I am 3 weeks post op breast reduction surgery, and one of my wounds is troublesome at the T point. My doctor removed all dressings, and I wear a sports bra 24/7. I originally was using pantiliners in my sports bra, but whenever I change it daily the scab comes off in same spot. I then started using 'no stick gauze', but I've been using almost a week, and same thing; it's still not healing properly. No discharge or foul smell, but it won't heal. Any suggestions?
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In our experience, coverage depends on several factors - mostly dictated by your insurance company. We generally write a pre-authorization letter on behalf of patients that we believe are good candidates for the procedure. Candidacy, from the perspective of the insurance company, is usually...
OHP can be quite restrictive with coverage for procedures like breast reduction surgery. We typically write a pre-auth letter on behalf of patients that we feel are good candidates for breast reduction surgery and the insurance company gives a 'yes/no' answer. OHP has given us many 'no' answers.
While the typical age for a breast reduction patient is in the 30s, there is no age limit to having the surgery performed. The most important factor for any elective surgery is overall good health. You will need to consult with your primary doctor to get medical clearance for a procedure under...
