My breasts are small and extemely saggy.(After breastfeeding 3 children) They are literally only hanging skin. When I wear a bra they kind of just roll/crumple up into the bra. It is causing me to have weepy,oozing painful areas on my areolas from the skin rubbing on skin. Is it possible that insurance might cover a lift, no implants or anything, just to remove some of the extra loose skin, since it is causing me sores and pain? Or are they likely to call it cosmetic? Thank you very much?
November 7, 2011
Answer: Insurance coverage for breastlift
Insurance plans do not cover breastlift despite the fact that you may have symptoms that are identical to a woman pursuing breast reduction, which often is covered by insurance (as long as the requested amount of tissue is removed, determined by the insurance company). I see many patients who have lost significant weight resulting in symptomatic sagging and deflation of the breasts. In my experience, insurance plans do not pay for a lift or implants, but you should explore the procedure if you are interested. It may be that it's not as expensive as you think, and financing may be available. Would you rather spend money on a vacation or on yourself, for results that will last you the rest of your life, beyond 1 week of pleasure? That is one way to look at the question practically.
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November 7, 2011
Answer: Insurance coverage for breastlift
Insurance plans do not cover breastlift despite the fact that you may have symptoms that are identical to a woman pursuing breast reduction, which often is covered by insurance (as long as the requested amount of tissue is removed, determined by the insurance company). I see many patients who have lost significant weight resulting in symptomatic sagging and deflation of the breasts. In my experience, insurance plans do not pay for a lift or implants, but you should explore the procedure if you are interested. It may be that it's not as expensive as you think, and financing may be available. Would you rather spend money on a vacation or on yourself, for results that will last you the rest of your life, beyond 1 week of pleasure? That is one way to look at the question practically.
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November 7, 2011
Answer: Unlikely for insurance to cover a breast lift despite skin breakdown issues
I'm afraid your insurance provider will not go for a medically needed breast lift. You can certainly attempt at having it approved by having your primary care physician document ptotic breasts as the primary cause for your skin issues. Document, document, document!
If unsuccessful with this quest, look into finacing a lift yourself. The Ultimate Breast Lift is a technique that will lift and reshape extremely ptotic breasts without implants. There is no vertical scar associated with this technique and it works for all breast types. Good luck and best wishes, Dr. H
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November 7, 2011
Answer: Unlikely for insurance to cover a breast lift despite skin breakdown issues
I'm afraid your insurance provider will not go for a medically needed breast lift. You can certainly attempt at having it approved by having your primary care physician document ptotic breasts as the primary cause for your skin issues. Document, document, document!
If unsuccessful with this quest, look into finacing a lift yourself. The Ultimate Breast Lift is a technique that will lift and reshape extremely ptotic breasts without implants. There is no vertical scar associated with this technique and it works for all breast types. Good luck and best wishes, Dr. H
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