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For Canadian doctors: on breast augmentation. Can this be covered by OHIP as reconstructive surgery?

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Late diagnosed with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), hormone replacement therapy has failed to achieve breast growth (I'm about a 2 in Tanner stages), and implants are my only option now. I'm wondering, can they be covered by OHIP as "reconstructive surgery", given my diagnosis? My CAH has lead to severe gender dysphoria, and I'm aware top surgery for transwomen and cancer survivors is covered for similar reasoning. Thanks

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Dr. Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation)
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