I noticed only one doctor addressed the insurance coverage for "snoopy" or "tuberous" breasts. Is it common for most insurance companies to pay for the correction? Which insurance provider would be the best choice? Any recommendations for surgeons in Colorado that are experienced with this condition? Thank you!
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February 28, 2021
Answer: Insurance companies tend not to cover tuberous breasts
Your photos do not suggest the presence of tubular breasts, and if you do, the condition is so mild that it should not prevent successful breast feeding. If you have any desire to change the appearance of your breasts, this could be revisited after you have completed breast feeding. At that...
Your breasts have a defined breast fold and no constriction of tissue around the nipples, which means that they are not tubular. A straightforward full breast lift would probably be sufficient. The choice to whether perform the lift and augmentation at the same time depends on the surgeon. Some...
You have some very mild features of tuberous breast with a slightly constricted breast base on the right. Maybe a shorter nipple to breast fold distance. Breast implants would be the most effective way to increase the size and to get them closer together. Adding fat transfer for contouring Can...
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