I live in British Columbia and have an appointment to see about a breast reduction. I get a lot of pain in my upper back and on one side of my ribs. I've had larger breasts all my life. I'm 5-6 and weigh 155. I'm a D cup. Will I be covered in British Columbia for a reduction? I do have indents in my shoulders and was approved in Ontario a year ago BUT moved to BC before the surgery. I would like to go to a large B or small C.
April 3, 2019
Answer: Breast Reduction in BC Hello and thanks for your question. We see patients from BC in our practice and we do write a letter to BC Health in advance of surgery. We generally mention bra size, symptoms the patient is having such as back,neck and shoulder pain, shoulder grooves, as well as height and weight.From BC Healthlink website:" If you are thinking about having a breast reduction, ask your doctor if your provincial health plan covers the costs. Your provincial health plan may cover some or all of the costs of breast reduction surgery if surgery is being done to relieve back pain, skin problems, or other medical problems caused by large or heavy breasts. Surgery being done solely to change the appearance of the breasts is typically not covered, because it is not considered a medically necessary procedure when done for this reason."Please consult with an experienced surgeon in your area, and s/he can help determine if you meet criteria in BC.Best wishes-
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April 3, 2019
Answer: Breast Reduction in BC Hello and thanks for your question. We see patients from BC in our practice and we do write a letter to BC Health in advance of surgery. We generally mention bra size, symptoms the patient is having such as back,neck and shoulder pain, shoulder grooves, as well as height and weight.From BC Healthlink website:" If you are thinking about having a breast reduction, ask your doctor if your provincial health plan covers the costs. Your provincial health plan may cover some or all of the costs of breast reduction surgery if surgery is being done to relieve back pain, skin problems, or other medical problems caused by large or heavy breasts. Surgery being done solely to change the appearance of the breasts is typically not covered, because it is not considered a medically necessary procedure when done for this reason."Please consult with an experienced surgeon in your area, and s/he can help determine if you meet criteria in BC.Best wishes-
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