I'm 18 years old, 5'1", and 150 lbs. my left breast is a size DDD, if not larger. My right breast is a B cup. I constantly have neck pain, headaches, and I can't sleep on my stomach because my left breast is always sore. I do not have one bra or bathing suit that fits correctly. I want to know if insurance would cover me getting a reduction of only one breast.
January 27, 2022
Answer: Single Side Breast Reduction Will insurance cover single side breast reduction? The answer is maybe. It depends on your insurance policy and in part on what supporting health information you have. Some policies exclude breast reduction all together while others require documented health issues (such as back pain) prior to approval. Your first step should be to discuss benefits with your insurance carrier and then find a surgeon that participates with your insurance. Based on your photo and description I would think you would have a reasonable chance of having the procedure covered, but ultimately it will depend on your policy.
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January 27, 2022
Answer: Single Side Breast Reduction Will insurance cover single side breast reduction? The answer is maybe. It depends on your insurance policy and in part on what supporting health information you have. Some policies exclude breast reduction all together while others require documented health issues (such as back pain) prior to approval. Your first step should be to discuss benefits with your insurance carrier and then find a surgeon that participates with your insurance. Based on your photo and description I would think you would have a reasonable chance of having the procedure covered, but ultimately it will depend on your policy.
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Answer: Breast asymmetry: what to do? 1. Insurance: I cannot answer that question. We might both think insurance should provide benefits to have the surgery and we may be right, but that will not influence what the insurance company will do. 2. Is there an answer or solution that can really help you? Yes! I do feel for you, as having severe breast asymmetry is very uncomfortable and disabling and psychologically traumatizing. 3. What can be done? If the smaller breast size is comforable and acceptable for you, the larger breast can be reduced with minimal scar approach to create better symmetry.4. You might find this article on teen breast reduction helpful. Good luck.
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Answer: Breast asymmetry: what to do? 1. Insurance: I cannot answer that question. We might both think insurance should provide benefits to have the surgery and we may be right, but that will not influence what the insurance company will do. 2. Is there an answer or solution that can really help you? Yes! I do feel for you, as having severe breast asymmetry is very uncomfortable and disabling and psychologically traumatizing. 3. What can be done? If the smaller breast size is comforable and acceptable for you, the larger breast can be reduced with minimal scar approach to create better symmetry.4. You might find this article on teen breast reduction helpful. Good luck.
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