I have problems with chest pain underneath my breasts, arm pain, and back pain. Would I breast reduction improve my symptoms and appearance. Are my breast large or too large for my height and weight, or are my measurement within normal range or limits? Would I benefit from a Breast Reduction?
January 9, 2020
Answer: Would I be a likely client for a Breast Reduction? (Photo) BRs which are medically necessary (i.e. you suffer back, shoulder, and neck "pain" with DOCUMENTED medical attention over a period of a YEAR) are typically covered by medical insurance. If not, your medical insurance may try to deny you based upon a lot of things such as weight, lack of symptoms, lack of previous medical management, and lack of enough tissue that should be removed. Read your medical insurance certificate of coverage. Determine what medical information is required for your medical insurance company to issue a pre-authorization or predetermination of benefits for BR surgery. Then seek consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate your medical condition, discuss the pros and cons of this surgery as it applies to you, determine the amount of tissue to be removed, and help you in completing the paperwork required by your medical insurance company. (Take all documentation you have accumulated to your board certified PS's consultation appointment.)
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January 9, 2020
Answer: Would I be a likely client for a Breast Reduction? (Photo) BRs which are medically necessary (i.e. you suffer back, shoulder, and neck "pain" with DOCUMENTED medical attention over a period of a YEAR) are typically covered by medical insurance. If not, your medical insurance may try to deny you based upon a lot of things such as weight, lack of symptoms, lack of previous medical management, and lack of enough tissue that should be removed. Read your medical insurance certificate of coverage. Determine what medical information is required for your medical insurance company to issue a pre-authorization or predetermination of benefits for BR surgery. Then seek consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate your medical condition, discuss the pros and cons of this surgery as it applies to you, determine the amount of tissue to be removed, and help you in completing the paperwork required by your medical insurance company. (Take all documentation you have accumulated to your board certified PS's consultation appointment.)
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January 9, 2020
Answer: Breast reduction candidate Thanks for your question! Based on the photos and information you provided, I think you would definitely benefit from that procedure. However, I do agree with my colleague below that you should lose a bit of weight to ensure coverage. Also, it's best to be at your target weight prior to any surgery. Good luck!
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January 9, 2020
Answer: Breast reduction candidate Thanks for your question! Based on the photos and information you provided, I think you would definitely benefit from that procedure. However, I do agree with my colleague below that you should lose a bit of weight to ensure coverage. Also, it's best to be at your target weight prior to any surgery. Good luck!
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