Age: 20 Height: 5'2 1/2" Weight: 120 lbs. Bra size: 32 H I experience a lot of back pain especially in my shoulders. My bra straps often dig into my shoulders. I often feel pulling on my chest area because they are so heavy. I am concerned as to what size they would take them down to, what scarring there could be, what complications could occur, and what my experience would be post-op. I am also a recovering addict so pain medication is something I would have to refuse post-op.
September 17, 2013
Answer: Insurance coverage
Breast reduction may be covered by insurance if you meet certain critera, specified by your insurance coverage. Often times, insurance company will need documentation of back pain, shoulder pain, photos, your height and weight, size of your breasts and proposed weight of breast tissue that would be removed. If you do not meet the criteria set by your insurance coverage, you will need to undergo breast reduction by self-pay. Your self-pay breast reduction cost will differ depending on your surgeon's fee, facility fee, and anesthesia fee. There is a geographic difference as well. It will vary from $8000-$10,000. Please visit with board-certified plastic surgeons to discuss the overall cost as well as potential risks, alternatives, and benefits. Good luck to you.
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September 17, 2013
Answer: Insurance coverage
Breast reduction may be covered by insurance if you meet certain critera, specified by your insurance coverage. Often times, insurance company will need documentation of back pain, shoulder pain, photos, your height and weight, size of your breasts and proposed weight of breast tissue that would be removed. If you do not meet the criteria set by your insurance coverage, you will need to undergo breast reduction by self-pay. Your self-pay breast reduction cost will differ depending on your surgeon's fee, facility fee, and anesthesia fee. There is a geographic difference as well. It will vary from $8000-$10,000. Please visit with board-certified plastic surgeons to discuss the overall cost as well as potential risks, alternatives, and benefits. Good luck to you.
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September 10, 2012
Answer: Breast Reduction
See a plastic surgeon -- talk to them , they should take photos and then you can contact your insurance company with them. If you have consults from internist showing back pains it might help. The insurance companies are becoming more difficult.
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September 10, 2012
Answer: Breast Reduction
See a plastic surgeon -- talk to them , they should take photos and then you can contact your insurance company with them. If you have consults from internist showing back pains it might help. The insurance companies are becoming more difficult.
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