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Medicare cover for tuberous breasts surgery?

miambroseFeb 20, 2023
I have tuberous breasts and i've been wanting to get them changed for years since I struggle with them and i'm going to go to my doctor about what options i have in terms of surgery.. Just wondering if anyone knows if I can get any of my surgery covered by Medicare since I have the deformity?

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