Will Insurance Cover my Breast Reduction at a D-DD?

You may be borderline in getting insurance coverage. Most insurance companies require a minimum of 500 grams of tissue needing to be removed from each breast, and that usually equates to a DD cup. Your best bet is to see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon that specializes in breast reduction and have him or her give you an evaluation.Your surgeon will be able to advise you on your eligibility and help you get pre-authorization from your insurance. Good luck!

Insurance will cover breast reduction if you meet two criteria.  One, you must have symptoms from large breasts.  Second, you must have weight removed determined by your body surface area.  If you are only a D or DD, it is very likely that they will not cover you since the usually criteria is 500 grams minimum.  If you went down to size A or B, you would look inappropriately small and the scars would be highly visible.  Another alternative for you is to pay for it yourself.  There is a new technique called The Ultimate Breast Lift/Reduction, which transfers the weight of the breast to the underlying muscle to relieve pain.  Your breasts are reshaped and repositioned to increase upper pole fullness, cleavage and projection.  This technique avoids the ugly vertical scars and maintains nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

This is easy to find out.I would go to your plastic surgeon and have him/her evaluate you.they can take photos and write foir approval.