After approval for breast reduction, how long will it take to set a date for surgery?

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So after you get approve for breast reduction , how much longer will it be to set a date for surgery?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear pmcnary,this will depend upon surgeon's schedule. In most cases, every plastic surgeon has his schedule planned weeks and months ahead. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Terence Michael Myckatyn, MD · Answer

Often you can submit the the request for breast reduction and shortly thereafter schedule a tentative date. This will depend on your providers schedule. If the breast reduction is not covered by your insurance there is typically the option to pay your plastic surgeon and facility to perform this procedure out of pocket which can help expedite.

M. Jude LaBarbera, MD · Answer

The time it takes to get a date set for surgery following insurance approval varies greatly.  At our practice, we are typically able to do the procedure within a couple weeks since most patients request "as soon as possible".  Good luck with your upcoming surgery!

Mark Chariker, MD · Answer

It will depend upon your plastic surgeon's availability. His schedule may be filled for a while. I suggest you call your plastic surgeon's office and ask his scheduler about his typical wait time for surgery. Thank you for your question.

After approval for breast reduction, how long will it take to set a date for surgery?

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