Approved OHIP Coverage for tuberous breasts. Are there any PS's who have performed this surgery where I live?

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I have been approved for coverage for breast augmentation to correct tuberous breasts & have a date set. My PS has performed said surgery before but I'm finding it difficult to see other PS's who specialize/have a lot of experience with this surgery because they are not OHIP friendly/a little more expensive/find it bizarre that OHIP is will cover it. Im curious if there are any PS's who have performed this surgery & are very familiar with it in the region I'm in & done it with OHIP.

Clark Schierle, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

Does Chicago count? Our practice has extensive experience treating this condition but your Canadian insurance is unlikely to cross international boundaries. Check with the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons to research doctors in your area.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Far more important than the technique is the skill and experience of your plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon rather than the technique and let them explain why one technique may be better than another.  See the below link on some suggestions on finding the most qualified Plastic Surgeon for a Breast Augmentation.  Always insist on a board certified plastic surgeon.

Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSC · Answer

Hi.  While I can't unfortunately recommend a specific Toronto surgeon for you, you might try researching your request through CSAPS - the Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.  I've put the link to their "find a surgeon" page below.You'll have to cross-reference with your OHIP list to see who is willing to work with that plan.

R. Stephen Mulholland, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear ellamont,

It is unusual in the modern era for OHIP to cover tuberous
breast deformity.  Even though there is a
significant stigma and physical disproportion, OHIP generally does not cover
tuberous breasts and droopy breasts or even moderately enlarged breasts.  The fact that you got OHIP approval is
excellent and that you have a plastic surgeon who is willing to perform the
procedure is good.

Most plastic surgeons will find the compensation from
tuberous breast deformity through OHIP unacceptable compensation for the amount
of surgical difficulty required and, as such, will not submit this for
reconstructive rather than aesthetic consideration.  Reconstructive plastic surgeons may find your
tuberous breast phenotype more reconstructive in nature.

I wish you the best of luck for this aesthetically concerning
phenotype and I am sure you will get an excellent result.

R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D.

Certified Plastic Surgeon

Yorkville, Toronto

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