Can I be approved for breast reduction surgery to help with a torn shoulder and arthritis in my neck? (photos)

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I am 20 years old, 5'3", 107lbs and my breast size is a 30 DDD. This shoulder, upper back, and neck pain has always been an issue and an extreme inconvenience for me. To complicate things more, I injured my arm and shoulder. I have a torn rotator cuff, carpal tunnel syndrome, pinched nerves/nerve damage (all located on my right side) and recently developing arthritis in my neck. I have Texas Medicaid. I haven't brought up my breast size in doctors visits but I believe a reduction is necessary.

Jeffrey A. Sweat, MD · Answer

It would seem that by your breast size and body habitus as well as symptoms that you would be a good candidate for a breast reduction surgery.  However, I cannot speak to what criteria Texas Medicaid may have in order to potentially cover the costs of surgery.  I would recommend that you bring this issue up with your treating physicians so they can refer you to a plastic surgeon in your area who accepts Medicaid so you can pursue this further.  Best of luck!

Can I be approved for breast reduction surgery to help with a torn shoulder and arthritis in my neck? (photos)

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