I have had silicone implants for years. I recently had a lumpectomy, and am starting radiation. I worry about capsular contracture on the radiated breast. If this happens, is my insurance likely to cover surgery to correct it?
Answer: Insurance Most insurance companies do cover revision surgery for reconstructed breasts. Your doctor may need to send for prior approval request.
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Answer: Insurance Most insurance companies do cover revision surgery for reconstructed breasts. Your doctor may need to send for prior approval request.
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May 4, 2015
Answer: Insurance coverage for capsular contracture Thanks for your question. There are a lot of variables here that will affect the answer, but the short answer is: yes insurance will cover your surgery. After radiation there is a high probability that something will be necessary to correct your breast shape, size or implant condition. After lumpectomy and radiation, almost all insurance companies will pay for this surgery. best of luck!
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May 4, 2015
Answer: Insurance coverage for capsular contracture Thanks for your question. There are a lot of variables here that will affect the answer, but the short answer is: yes insurance will cover your surgery. After radiation there is a high probability that something will be necessary to correct your breast shape, size or implant condition. After lumpectomy and radiation, almost all insurance companies will pay for this surgery. best of luck!
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May 2, 2015
Answer: Capsular Contracture The short answer is yes. You will have capsular contracture if you have a lumpectomy and radiation with an implant in place. Please visit with a board certified plastic surgeon that works with your breast surgeon. You need to know your reconstruction options based on the cancer treatment that will take place.
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May 2, 2015
Answer: Capsular Contracture The short answer is yes. You will have capsular contracture if you have a lumpectomy and radiation with an implant in place. Please visit with a board certified plastic surgeon that works with your breast surgeon. You need to know your reconstruction options based on the cancer treatment that will take place.
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May 1, 2015
Answer: Capsular contracture with radiation treatment I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis. You are right to be concerned about capsular contracture with radiation treatment and I hope your physicians discussed this with you in advance as well as how it could be managed if it occurs. I would expect your insurance would cover it but you should ask your carrier directly. Did your team discuss the option of skin and nipple-sparing mastectomy and direct to implant immediate reconstruction as an alternative to radiation?
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May 1, 2015
Answer: Capsular contracture with radiation treatment I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis. You are right to be concerned about capsular contracture with radiation treatment and I hope your physicians discussed this with you in advance as well as how it could be managed if it occurs. I would expect your insurance would cover it but you should ask your carrier directly. Did your team discuss the option of skin and nipple-sparing mastectomy and direct to implant immediate reconstruction as an alternative to radiation?
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May 4, 2015
Answer: Insurance coverage Generally the answer is yes. The impact of radiation on an implant can lead to capsular contracture. If you look at the literature of breast reconstructions that are then radiated the ultimate success rate is 66%. You also should consider replacing your implants at the time of surgery if they are greater than 10 years old.
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May 4, 2015
Answer: Insurance coverage Generally the answer is yes. The impact of radiation on an implant can lead to capsular contracture. If you look at the literature of breast reconstructions that are then radiated the ultimate success rate is 66%. You also should consider replacing your implants at the time of surgery if they are greater than 10 years old.
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