Excess skin weight is causing severe back pain. I have 36G breasts and had a reduction at 19. The doctor didn't remove ANY tissue and just gave me a lift the first time. I am now 36. I wear a size 8/10 pant. My back KILLS ME. It's like the weight from my chest and the skin from my upper arms and back is just too much to hold up after major weight loss. Would insurance cover excess arm/armpit skin and breast reduction? I've lost all the weight, and paid for other procedures for hidradenitis suppurativa on my own (body lift/thighplasty).
Answer: Would insurance cover 2nd breast reduction (17 years later) and arm lift? (Photos) Typically insurance companies required 500 grams composed of fat and glandular tissue be removed from each breast. You may just need another BL. Depending upon how the skin redrapes and the contour looks, the PS makes judgments in creating the best looking breasts possible with the smallest scar. It's unlikely that the arm lift will be covered by your medical insurance.BRs which are medically necessary (i.e. you suffer back, shoulder, and neck "pain" with DOCUMENTED medical attention over a period of a YEAR) are typically covered by medical insurance. If not, your medical insurance may try to deny you based upon a lot of things such as weight, lack of symptoms, lack of previous medical management, and lack of enough tissue that should be removed.
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Answer: Would insurance cover 2nd breast reduction (17 years later) and arm lift? (Photos) Typically insurance companies required 500 grams composed of fat and glandular tissue be removed from each breast. You may just need another BL. Depending upon how the skin redrapes and the contour looks, the PS makes judgments in creating the best looking breasts possible with the smallest scar. It's unlikely that the arm lift will be covered by your medical insurance.BRs which are medically necessary (i.e. you suffer back, shoulder, and neck "pain" with DOCUMENTED medical attention over a period of a YEAR) are typically covered by medical insurance. If not, your medical insurance may try to deny you based upon a lot of things such as weight, lack of symptoms, lack of previous medical management, and lack of enough tissue that should be removed.
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February 19, 2020
Answer: Breast reduction and arm lift Thanks for your question! Depending on your insurance, I think there is a chance that insurance would cover a breast reduction; however, I think it's unlikely that it would cover the upper arm lift. I would suggest consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon to evaluate your options. Best of luck!
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February 19, 2020
Answer: Breast reduction and arm lift Thanks for your question! Depending on your insurance, I think there is a chance that insurance would cover a breast reduction; however, I think it's unlikely that it would cover the upper arm lift. I would suggest consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon to evaluate your options. Best of luck!
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February 19, 2020
Answer: Breast reduction Thank you for your question. Sorry to hear about the pain you are experiencing. With documented information some insurance companies can possible cover a breast reduction. I with advise you to schedule a consultation with a board certified surgeon.
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February 19, 2020
Answer: Breast reduction Thank you for your question. Sorry to hear about the pain you are experiencing. With documented information some insurance companies can possible cover a breast reduction. I with advise you to schedule a consultation with a board certified surgeon.
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February 17, 2020
Answer: Insurance coverage is unlikely From your photographs, you do not appear large enough to meet insurance requirement for a breast reduction. The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reduce and reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. The weight of the breast is transferred to the underlying pectoralis major muscle resulting in pain relief without excessive reduction. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained, if not injured during your previous surgery. Insurance companies do not cover breast lift or brachioplasty for extra arm skin.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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February 17, 2020
Answer: Insurance coverage is unlikely From your photographs, you do not appear large enough to meet insurance requirement for a breast reduction. The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reduce and reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. The weight of the breast is transferred to the underlying pectoralis major muscle resulting in pain relief without excessive reduction. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained, if not injured during your previous surgery. Insurance companies do not cover breast lift or brachioplasty for extra arm skin.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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February 17, 2020
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February 17, 2020
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