Do I have Tubular Breast? And will Medicaid pay? (photos)

Question

Hello I was wondering if my breast are tubular? And I wanted to know if medicaid will cover it and how does that process work? I have no confidence what so ever about my breast. My nipples are always puffy and they've been like this for years. Please someone let me know the process and if I have tubular breast. If I do have tubular breast will the process to get them done be a little more different and will my healing time take longer? Will my nipples stay puffy after the surgery?

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

You do not have tubular breasts. You have ptosis of the breast. An option would be a breast lift this procedure is not covered by insurance. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.Regards.

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

You have a ptotic breast but not tubular based on your photos.  You need either a breast lift or breast lift with augmentation.  Unfortunately, Medicaid does not cover this type of cosmetic surgical procedure.

Nathan Kludt, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. It does appear from the photos that you have tubular breasts. Unfortunately insurance does not cover surgery to correct this, as it is considered cosmetic. I would recommend that you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to review your options and get an idea on cost. Best of luck, Dr. Kludt

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello, Thank you for our question. It does appear that you may have tubular breasts. Insurance doesn't cover for this procedure, at this time. I'd recommend booking a consultation
with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to determine what your options would be.
Take care.

Andre Aboolian, MD · Answer

you don't have tubular breasts, and no medicare would not pay for it even if you did have tubular breasts.   What you have is breasts that are sagging and the best option would be to get a lift and if you like to get more volume then use an implant at the same time.

W. Bryant Walker, MD · Answer

It appears you may have some features of tuberous breast but the breast ptosis (drooping) is a more significant issue as far as the appearance of your breasts are concerned.  Surgery to fix either is considered cosmetic (not medically necessary), so unfortunately, insurance will not cover it.  Many plastic surgery practices offer financing for the operation, so I would encourage you to explore those options.  For more information on breast lift, please visit the link below.

Mark T. Boschert, MD · Answer

It does not appear that you have Tubular breasts.It appears that you need a breast lift, which is a cosmetic procedure and is not covered by insurance. I would suggest seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area who can explain the operation you need.Good luck!

Vasdev Rai, MD · Answer

You do not have tubular breasts. You do have extreme sagging. That is what makes your breasts droop like tubes. Surgery to correct sagging breasts is not covered by any insurance.

Chad Robbins, MD · Answer

From what I can see from your photo's , I would agree that they are tubular.  Unfortunately, this is a cosmetic surgery to fix this.

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