I had a breast reduction in March 2018. My surgeon didn’t insert jp drains in surgery and I believe that is why my incisions opened up a week later and were draining. my surgeon didn’t close them back up, instead he recommended aquaphor and to do dressing changes frequently. Now I'm left with these nasty scars 1 year later and my left breast is slightly bigger than the right. I plan on going back to my surgeon.
March 10, 2019
Answer: Insurance and Breast Reduction Unfortunately scar revision would be considered cosmetic and not medically necessary, so it is unlikely that it would be covered. However, talk to your surgeon and see what options might be available to you. Good luck.
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March 10, 2019
Answer: Insurance and Breast Reduction Unfortunately scar revision would be considered cosmetic and not medically necessary, so it is unlikely that it would be covered. However, talk to your surgeon and see what options might be available to you. Good luck.
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March 13, 2019
Answer: Repeat breast reduction and scar revision Thank you for sharing your experience with us and I would be happy to help you. Drain placement is dependant on surgeon preference and size of breasts. In terms of scars, it looks like you may have some keloid formation around your areolas, which we can treat in the office with a steroid. In terms of the color of the scar, we have lasers in our office that can help. If your breasts are still large and heavy, you maybe a candidate for repeat breast reduction where we can try to go through the insurance again. It doesn’t hurt to try. We’d love to see you for a consultation.
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March 13, 2019
Answer: Repeat breast reduction and scar revision Thank you for sharing your experience with us and I would be happy to help you. Drain placement is dependant on surgeon preference and size of breasts. In terms of scars, it looks like you may have some keloid formation around your areolas, which we can treat in the office with a steroid. In terms of the color of the scar, we have lasers in our office that can help. If your breasts are still large and heavy, you maybe a candidate for repeat breast reduction where we can try to go through the insurance again. It doesn’t hurt to try. We’d love to see you for a consultation.
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