Does HAP Pay for Breast Reduction Surgery?

You may be experiencing nerve entrapment or dysesthesias from a neuropraxia or neurotemesis from the reduction mammaplasty. Perhaps distraction therapy provided with an alternative form of stimulation will overide the impulses. Other options include scar mobilization, desensitization, etc.

This is typically addressed by treating two condtions: either a shortage of skin above the nipple or excess skin and gland below the nipple. It gives the appearance that the nipples sit too high on the breast mound. If you can reduce the amount of tissue in the lower half of the...

Thank you for your question! I hope that these answers help in making your decision. You suffer from juvenile hypertrophy of the breasts, which is typically treated by breast reduction. It is not uncommon to have the symptoms that you describe such as neck/back/shoulder pain as well as...

It is nearly impossible to find this out prior to surgery. Furthermore, it may be difficult to find a surgeon willing to perform this at Medicaid Rates. Lastly, your parents will have to consent.

It would be ideal if you lost weight before having breast reduction surgery. If you lose a lot of weight after the surgery, your breasts may change in shape and possibly even become smaller that you'd like. You should discuss this in detail with your plastic surgeon during your consultation. ...

Find a participating surgeon with BCBS and then schedule a consulatiion. Upon completeing your history and physical examination, probably including photographs, your surgeon can then prepare a letter of predetermination of benefits to be submtted to your carrier to ascertain your level of coverage.