I am 23. Bra size is a 36DDD. 161IBS 5'5. Been having back, neck and shoulder pain since 13. My breast are saggy. Small frame. I have dents in my shoulders. More headaches. Back goes out time to time. I have so much stress in my neck, back , and shoulders. I've been to PT for my breast and back and the PT did say I have a really bad posture because of my breast being heavy. I do tend to sit hunched over. I really do need this!!! I just feel so uncomfortable with my body because of my large breast.
August 26, 2015
Answer: Insurance Every insurance plan has their own unique criteria on whether they will cover a breast reduction. More and more, we are seeing plans where a breast reduction is not a covered benefit. If it is a covered benefit, some insurance plans set a minimum required amount of tissue to be remove in order to met their threshold for coverage. Some set the amount in relation to your BMI (height and weight). Others require extensive medical records documenting neck pain, back pain, and history of rashes. The other alternative is to opt for a breast reduction as a self-pay option. Start by visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon to learn more about your options.Best wishes,Dr. BasuHouston, TX
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August 26, 2015
Answer: Insurance Every insurance plan has their own unique criteria on whether they will cover a breast reduction. More and more, we are seeing plans where a breast reduction is not a covered benefit. If it is a covered benefit, some insurance plans set a minimum required amount of tissue to be remove in order to met their threshold for coverage. Some set the amount in relation to your BMI (height and weight). Others require extensive medical records documenting neck pain, back pain, and history of rashes. The other alternative is to opt for a breast reduction as a self-pay option. Start by visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon to learn more about your options.Best wishes,Dr. BasuHouston, TX
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December 7, 2018
Answer: Medicaid coverage for breast reduction Dear Unpretty91,It really sounds like you are struggling with painful symptoms of macromastia (large breasts). A 36 DDD is very large on a 5'5" frame. You sound like an appropriate candidate for breast reduction surgery. Typically, breast reduction is performed for headaches, pain in the neck, shoulders, upper back, kyphosis (forward neck), bra strap grooving, and rashes attributable to the breasts. Generally several months of therapy, NSAIDs, and specialized bras are trialled; if the pain persists, your best option may be reduction surgery. Medicaid criteria vary but have been known to cover reduction surgery; you should seek the counsel of a plastic surgeon or academic center where Medicaid is accepted, and proceed from there. I really hope this helps and that you seek the help you deserve. Hopefully, in your next response, you change your name to Pretty91!Sincerely,
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December 7, 2018
Answer: Medicaid coverage for breast reduction Dear Unpretty91,It really sounds like you are struggling with painful symptoms of macromastia (large breasts). A 36 DDD is very large on a 5'5" frame. You sound like an appropriate candidate for breast reduction surgery. Typically, breast reduction is performed for headaches, pain in the neck, shoulders, upper back, kyphosis (forward neck), bra strap grooving, and rashes attributable to the breasts. Generally several months of therapy, NSAIDs, and specialized bras are trialled; if the pain persists, your best option may be reduction surgery. Medicaid criteria vary but have been known to cover reduction surgery; you should seek the counsel of a plastic surgeon or academic center where Medicaid is accepted, and proceed from there. I really hope this helps and that you seek the help you deserve. Hopefully, in your next response, you change your name to Pretty91!Sincerely,
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