I Have Rashes Under my Breasts Due to Sagging. Can I Get Insurance for a Lift? (photo)

November 21, 2012

I am 22 (young), no children, breastfeeding, and I'm not obese. Yet my breasts are fairly large(34DD), sag low on my chest, and nipples go downwards. This causes bad rashes under my breasts due to skin on skin contact and I don't want to have to use creams to treat it my whole life. Can insurance cover a breast lift if the reasoning is to prevent these rashes?

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December 30, 2012

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December 30, 2012

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November 23, 2012

Answer: I Have Rashes Under my Breasts Due to Sagging. Can I Get Insurance for a Lift?

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Answer: I Have Rashes Under my Breasts Due to Sagging. Can I Get Insurance for a Lift?

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November 22, 2012

Answer: Insurance coverage for breast surgery

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November 22, 2012

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November 22, 2012

Answer: Insurance does not cover breast lifts

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November 22, 2012

Answer: Insurance does not cover breast lifts

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