How can I get a breast reduction without insurance? I am 18 years old and I am a 32K in bra size.

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I have extreme neck and back pain I'm only 5'1 and I hurt everyday I do not have insurance so what would be the best way for me to get a breast reduction I really need it

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Thank you for you question,           
The Bellesoma Method is a current technique to lift and/or reduce breasts without using implants or the ugly vertical scars.  The incisions are hidden around the areola and in the inframammary crease. The vertical incision has been completely eliminated. The areola incision heals almost invisibly due to the fact that there is hardly any tension on the closure. With this particular technique, ducts are preserved along with nerve supply maintaining nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed. Because the breast is reshaped internally and is secured to your chest muscles, upper pole fullness is possible without an implant. Attached is a patient who underwent The Bellesoma Method. Please note that her tissue was used to create upper pole fullness and cleavage without any foreign materials (mesh, implants, etc).  It is a proprietary technique that only surgeons that have been trained by me can perform. I hope this helps. 
Best wishes and kind regards, 
Dr. Gary Horndeski

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

You should sign up for insurance and since noncoverage for preexisting conditions wont apply you could have the surgery done and covered.  Another option is self pay for the procedure but this would cost $5k on average.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

I am sorry to hear about the problems your disproportionately large breasts cause for you. Based on your description you may be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery.    This operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.

“Typical” patients who present for breast reduction surgery are women who have disproportionately large breasts, causing problems such as neck/back/shoulder discomfort, postural changes, bra strap grooving, skin irritation/rashes under the breasts, and/or difficulty with activities of daily living and/or exercise etc. There may be both physical as well as psychosocial “stress” caused by the disproportionately large breasts.
Reducing breast tissue mass and elevating the breasts on the chest wall tend to improve or alleviate many of the symptoms associated with the disproportionately large breasts.

Patients considering breast reduction surgery should also consider the potential downsides (risks/complications) associated with the procedure as well. Poor scarring, for example may be associated with the procedure.  Additional surgery may be necessary in the short or longer term for a multitude of reasons.

I would suggest starting with the American Society of Plastic Surgery and/or the Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgery to obtain a list of well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.
Then, I would suggest you visit a FEW surgeons whose practices concentrate on aesthetic surgery. Ask to see lots of examples of their work and preferably speak/see patients who have had similar procedures done.

In your case, a fee for service procedure will likely be necessary unless you are able to obtain health insurance that provides breast reduction surgery coverage.

When the time is right, it will be important that you communicate your goals clearly with your plastic surgeon and make sure that you have realistic expectations prior to proceeding with any type of surgery. In regards to breast size desired, also communicate carefully. In my practice the use of goal pictures are helpful in this regard; a discussion of cup size can be confusing and imprecise.   Therefore, I would not suggest that you communicate your goals and/or base your satisfaction with the outcome of surgery on achieving a specific cup size.  I also find that the use of pictures is more helpful than the words “natural” or "proportionate” etc., which can mean different things to different people.
Many of my patients choose to have enough breast tissue removed to help alleviate symptoms while retaining enough breast tissue to remain proportionate to the remainder of their torso.
I hope this helps.

Christopher W. Chase, MD · Answer

Most health insurance plans offer breast reduction as a covered procedure if the person meets certain criteria.  It would be best for you, in general, to try and get health insurance.Plastic Surgeons perform breast reductions outside of health insurance plans, but this usually means that the patient has to pay for it themselves.If you do not have the money to pay for it, Here are a few suggestions:1. Research and see if there are any agencies in your area that help people with no health insurance receive health care from volunteer doctors. In our county in Tennessee, we have such a program called Project Access.  Perhaps there is something similar in your area.2.  Research plastic surgeons to see if there is one in your area who offers discounted or charity rates for those without insurance or funds.3.  If above options are not available, you could start a money raising campaign, not only to get the surgery but also to get you a health insurance plan.

Reza Sadrian, MD · Answer

A good option for you is to find a surgeon who accepts financing options with a reputable company like CareCredit.  If you qualify you may be able to get all or even a portion of your surgery with no interests charges.  In the long run this will end up saving you hundreds of dollars. Best of luck to you!

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