Hi I am 23 and I am a 38DDD In most bras After having my daughter my boobs have lost all elasticity and are very heavy. If I wear a bra for even 30 minutes and take it off my boobs ache bad on the sides all the way to my arm pits. The straps to my bra dig into my shoulders and make it to where I can’t wear one from pressure. Also if I was to be able to get a reduction would they take the excess skin that causes them to be heavy and sag as well or would I be left with flat sagging breasts?
Answer: Achieving desired outcome with breast reduction surgery… Based on your description, you seem to be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery; this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. When a breast reduction is carried out, the "excess skin" is also removed (breast lifting).Best to check directly with your insurance company to see whether breast reduction surgery is a “covered” benefit with your specific policy. Then, given that every insurance company has different “criteria”, best to identify exactly what your specific insurance company considers criteria for approval. Generally, the more documentation you have (for example, from your primary care doctor, physical therapist, chiropractor etc.) the better when it comes to obtaining insurance “authorization” for the procedure. This documentation and letter/pictures from your plastic surgeon will help you obtain authorization. Also, prepare to be persistent when dealing with health insurance companies. Ultimately, the most important decision you make will be careful selection of plastic surgeon. Make sure that he/she has significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with. Then, communicate your goals carefully, as well. In our practice, this is best done with the help of goal photographs and computer imaging.
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Answer: Achieving desired outcome with breast reduction surgery… Based on your description, you seem to be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery; this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. When a breast reduction is carried out, the "excess skin" is also removed (breast lifting).Best to check directly with your insurance company to see whether breast reduction surgery is a “covered” benefit with your specific policy. Then, given that every insurance company has different “criteria”, best to identify exactly what your specific insurance company considers criteria for approval. Generally, the more documentation you have (for example, from your primary care doctor, physical therapist, chiropractor etc.) the better when it comes to obtaining insurance “authorization” for the procedure. This documentation and letter/pictures from your plastic surgeon will help you obtain authorization. Also, prepare to be persistent when dealing with health insurance companies. Ultimately, the most important decision you make will be careful selection of plastic surgeon. Make sure that he/she has significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with. Then, communicate your goals carefully, as well. In our practice, this is best done with the help of goal photographs and computer imaging.
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August 28, 2019
Answer: Does Ahcccs cover breast reductions due to discomfort and pain? Would they be able to remove excess skin? None of us can predict what decisions insurance companies will make regarding coverage for BR surgery or what documentation will sway their decision. BRs which are medically necessary (i.e. you suffer back, shoulder, and neck "pain" with DOCUMENTED medical attention over a period of a YEAR) are typically covered by medical insurance. If not, your medical insurance may try to deny you based upon a lot of things such as weight, lack of symptoms, lack of previous medical management, and lack of enough tissue that should be removed.
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August 28, 2019
Answer: Does Ahcccs cover breast reductions due to discomfort and pain? Would they be able to remove excess skin? None of us can predict what decisions insurance companies will make regarding coverage for BR surgery or what documentation will sway their decision. BRs which are medically necessary (i.e. you suffer back, shoulder, and neck "pain" with DOCUMENTED medical attention over a period of a YEAR) are typically covered by medical insurance. If not, your medical insurance may try to deny you based upon a lot of things such as weight, lack of symptoms, lack of previous medical management, and lack of enough tissue that should be removed.
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August 28, 2019
Answer: Breast reduction Dear Koropeza96,
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Answer: Breast reduction Dear Koropeza96,
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Answer: Coverage of reduction Candidates for breast reduction will typically have documented evidence of neck/back and shoulder pain as well as rashes and bra strap grooving attributable to the increased breast weight. They will often demonstrate that these symptoms have been resistant to more conservative measures like therapy, weight loss and pharmacologic intervention.
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August 28, 2019
Answer: Coverage of reduction Candidates for breast reduction will typically have documented evidence of neck/back and shoulder pain as well as rashes and bra strap grooving attributable to the increased breast weight. They will often demonstrate that these symptoms have been resistant to more conservative measures like therapy, weight loss and pharmacologic intervention.
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Answer: Breast Reduction Question Breast reduction surgery would include removing excess skin in addition to excess breast tissue. While one of the focuses of breast reduction is to relieve unwanted symptoms due to the heaviness of the breasts, overall aesthetics and attractiveness of the breasts are goals of breast reduction as well. Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
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Answer: Breast Reduction Question Breast reduction surgery would include removing excess skin in addition to excess breast tissue. While one of the focuses of breast reduction is to relieve unwanted symptoms due to the heaviness of the breasts, overall aesthetics and attractiveness of the breasts are goals of breast reduction as well. Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
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