Is there any way to get a free breast reduction?

Question

I'm a 24 year old female. I have severe back pain almost all the time and my ribcage hurts all the time. My breasts are a size 38HH and I can't afford to pay for the surgery on my own. Are there any programs that could help me get a breast reduction? I have now begun to get rashes underneath my breast because sweat gets trapped. I've tried baby powder to attempt to at least absorb some sweat but it doesn't work.

Scott C. Sattler, MD, FACS · Answer

If breast reduction is a procedure that is covered by your health insurance policy, then you will likely be able to find a surgeon in the Seattle area that can do your procedure. Some health insurance policies restrict coverage for breast reduction surgery. Some insurers do not pay for the procedure at all.

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

Probably you won't find a way to get a reduction at no cost, but you might see if there is a teaching medical program at a University near you. You might be able to get surgery done by the residency program at a greatly reduced rate. Otherwise you might look into financing your surgery through a company such as Care Credit. Good luck!

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

I thoroughly agree with the previous answer - hopefully you can find a residency program in your area that would do the surgery

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired) · Answer

It sounds as if you would easily qualify for a breast reduction through your health insurance program.

Is there any way to get a free breast reduction?

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