I am 4 1/2 weeks post surgical. At week 1, I noticed my left nipple was low, and looked as if it was in the wrong place. My doctor said it could be inflammation and to wait. Last week she said she didn't know what happened and I would need revision surgery at some point if it didn't resolve itself in a few weeks. The right nipple also looks like it's too far to the right. Is this common or if I should be concerned that the surgeon did something incorrectly? Would I be financially responsible??
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Thank you for your question. In BC the requirements are for symptomatic hypertrophy as quoted below directly from the current Medical Services Plan guidelines:
"Reduction Mammoplasty is a benefit for female patients only, where there is significant associated symptomatology such as...
Thank you for your question.I don't see why not, but I would discuss that with your surgeon, as each provider has different restrictions for patients following their procedure.
It is a process that is different with each insurance company. Some can approve with a phone call, and some need multiple records from several doctors and some want 6 months of notes from back specialists.
