I am so confused. My insurance approved me for the breast reduction but does not cover the lift. I am a DD or even a triple D trying to be a small C. I must have the lift because my boobs are too huge and will not look good without it. Doing a lot of research a lot of doctors on here say that every breast reduction includes a lift, so why didn't they cover it? Should I change my surgeon and find one that does the lift with the reduction? I am unemployed and $3500 is hard to get.
July 6, 2014
Answer: Breast lift with reduction A breast lift is part of a breast reduction. The only exception is reduction done by liposuction. Typically, insurance companies do not approve lifting, but reductions can be. If a reduction is approved, the lift is part of it.
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July 6, 2014
Answer: Breast lift with reduction A breast lift is part of a breast reduction. The only exception is reduction done by liposuction. Typically, insurance companies do not approve lifting, but reductions can be. If a reduction is approved, the lift is part of it.
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July 5, 2014
Answer: Is an uplift included in a breast reduction? Yes, nipple re-positioning (ie an uplift) is always part of a breast reduction. The only exception is a liposuction-only breast reduction, which removes mainly breast fat via liposuction but then allows the skin to tighten by itself. The nipple usually moves up a little bit. This type of minimally invasive, minimal scar breast reduction is usually done in older women who are simply looking to remove some excess weight from their chest and not as much concerned about any residual droop or nipples that might still be low on the breast. This particular technique is not covered by insurance because no intact specimen is produced.Insurance companies have become very difficult in providing appropriate reimbursement for the standard breast reduction, where solid breast tissue specimens are routinely sent to a lab. Many insurance companies require at least 450 grams or more (about one pound) to be removed from each breast. If less is removed, then it is considered cosmetic and not reimbursed.Elliot W. Jacobs, MD, FACSNew York City
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July 5, 2014
Answer: Is an uplift included in a breast reduction? Yes, nipple re-positioning (ie an uplift) is always part of a breast reduction. The only exception is a liposuction-only breast reduction, which removes mainly breast fat via liposuction but then allows the skin to tighten by itself. The nipple usually moves up a little bit. This type of minimally invasive, minimal scar breast reduction is usually done in older women who are simply looking to remove some excess weight from their chest and not as much concerned about any residual droop or nipples that might still be low on the breast. This particular technique is not covered by insurance because no intact specimen is produced.Insurance companies have become very difficult in providing appropriate reimbursement for the standard breast reduction, where solid breast tissue specimens are routinely sent to a lab. Many insurance companies require at least 450 grams or more (about one pound) to be removed from each breast. If less is removed, then it is considered cosmetic and not reimbursed.Elliot W. Jacobs, MD, FACSNew York City
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