I’m 21 years old and have been wanting a breast reduction for a while. I have back pain shoulder & neck pain because of the size of my breasts. I find it very hard to workout out or run because they are so heavy. I’m have a small frame but having a bigger chest makes me look bigger than i actually am. I’ve even picked up bad posture because my chest is just so heavy. I’m ready to get on board, but finding a surgeon that takes MEDI-CAL has been difficult.
Answer: Finding a provider Thank you for your question. I would recommend calling the member services number located on the back of your insurance card. A representative would be able to pull up your plan and give you the names of the surgeons in your area that participate with your insurance as well as the requirements for approval. Good luck!
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Answer: Finding a provider Thank you for your question. I would recommend calling the member services number located on the back of your insurance card. A representative would be able to pull up your plan and give you the names of the surgeons in your area that participate with your insurance as well as the requirements for approval. Good luck!
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February 10, 2018
Answer: Looking for a breast reduction surgeon in California I am sorry to hear about the problems you're disproportionately large breasts have cause for you. Based on your description, you may be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery; this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.
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February 10, 2018
Answer: Looking for a breast reduction surgeon in California I am sorry to hear about the problems you're disproportionately large breasts have cause for you. Based on your description, you may be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery; this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.
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February 10, 2018
Answer: Looking for a surgeon who accepts Medi-Cal. By your description, it sounds as though you would definitely benefit from a breast reduction, but as you have found, it can be very difficult to find a surgeon who accepts Medi-Cal. Your best bet is probably to try the Mercy system (Mercy Medical Group--they have at least 2 plastic surgeons) or possibly UC Davis. Beyond that, unfortunately there are not a whole lot of plastic surgeons tied into the Medi-Cal system, and even the two suggestions I have given have stringent requirements. If, on the other hand, you are able to save and pay privately, then you have many different options. I hope that helps. Best of luck!
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February 10, 2018
Answer: Looking for a surgeon who accepts Medi-Cal. By your description, it sounds as though you would definitely benefit from a breast reduction, but as you have found, it can be very difficult to find a surgeon who accepts Medi-Cal. Your best bet is probably to try the Mercy system (Mercy Medical Group--they have at least 2 plastic surgeons) or possibly UC Davis. Beyond that, unfortunately there are not a whole lot of plastic surgeons tied into the Medi-Cal system, and even the two suggestions I have given have stringent requirements. If, on the other hand, you are able to save and pay privately, then you have many different options. I hope that helps. Best of luck!
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Answer: Findings surgeons who accept Medi-Cal can be challenging but most residency programs did when I was training... so start with University programs. Then check with Medi-Cal to see if there are any in private practice accepting Medi-Cal (usually those covering the ER) and call them. If you wanted to do this cosmetically and were in my town, costs would be limited to that of a cosmetic mastopexy and total costs would run around $5500. Tissue removed would not have to be sent in if you chose not to after discussing all of the risks involved of not doing so.
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Answer: Findings surgeons who accept Medi-Cal can be challenging but most residency programs did when I was training... so start with University programs. Then check with Medi-Cal to see if there are any in private practice accepting Medi-Cal (usually those covering the ER) and call them. If you wanted to do this cosmetically and were in my town, costs would be limited to that of a cosmetic mastopexy and total costs would run around $5500. Tissue removed would not have to be sent in if you chose not to after discussing all of the risks involved of not doing so.
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