I Need a Breast Reduction but Can't Afford the Cost or Insurance? (photo)

          I would recommend weight loss as well, but you clearly have an issue that needs to be remedied.  Have you tried applying for Medicare or Medicaid?  You may be able to find a surgeon who would waive the surgeon's fee or a teaching institution for a reduced fee.  However, most surgeons also pay a surgery center for the time in the operating room.  Your surgery would likely take 3 to 4 hours and may cost $4000 or more just to cover anesthesia and OR costs. 

You can keep the costs under control by having the surgery done the surgeon's office operating room.  We do these all the time.  The other options are financing like CareCredit, or try a residency training program near you.

Thank you for the question and picture.

 Based on your description, I think you may be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery. As you know, it will be in your best interest to drop your weight closer to a long-term stable weight prior to undergoing the procedure. Doing so, will help decrease the risk associated with surgery and minimize  chances that additional surgery will be necessary afterwards.

 You will need to take steps towards attaining health insurance and/or establishing a personal “breast fund” that you use to gradually  save for the procedure.

 Best wishes for persistence in your efforts; breast reduction surgery is one of the most patient pleasing operations performed.