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The best way to approach a breast reduction is to first have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who has extensive experience with this procedure. The office will guide you how to work with your insurance carrier. The are basic requirements needed to achieve prior authorization. It does require some effort on your part but in the end it can be a very rewarding procedure.
The first step in getting insurance to cover a breast reduction is to call your insurance company and find out if this is a covered procedure. Some insurance companies exclude breat reduction, and do not cover it at all. If your insurance company does cover breast reduction, then the next step is to see your Ob or primary care doctor. They may recommend non-surgical treatments such as pain medication or physical therapy (these treatments don't necessarily help with back pain caused by breast size, but insurance requires that non-surgical treatment be tried first). After seeing your PCP or Ob, the next step is to see a board-certified plastic surgeon. The surgeon will estimate how much breast tissue can be removed, and submit to your insurance for pre-authorization.Keep in mind that insurance covering surgery does not mean surgery will be free. Your out-of-pocket expenses depend on your deductible and copay amounts- this is something you will have to discuss with your insurance company. If you have a high deductible you could still have to pay several thousand dollars out-of-pocket, even if insurance covers the surgery.Best of luck to you!
Hi,Why not write the same question to your insurance agency ( Blue shield ) and ask them if this is covered under their insurance.I doubt any one will cover it.Wish you all the best.
It is always best to discuss this with your surgeon. The eschar can be left in place and allowed to separate on its own, or some may decried it and all secondary healing.
Yes, you are correct. Typically the bra size change after breast surgery relates to the cup size (letter) and not the band size (number). The band number is the distance around your chest and ribs just below the breast crease and remains the same.
Small staples or “clips” are used to control bleeding during many surgical operations. They are left in place and do not cause any problems. It does not need to be removed!