I wear a 32ddd. is there a chance insurance will cover a breast reduction? (photo)

Thank you for the question! There are several steps and criteria that you must meet in order for insurance to authorize breast reduction procedures. Given that your insurance does not exclude such a procedure, a reasonable time of conservative treatments must be tried and failed. Symptoms, such as those that you describe, certainly can be attributed to enlarged breasts, and you should discuss such isses with a plastic surgeon to determine if your symptoms match your signs, and begin authorization with insurance. Many insurances also do require photos and a certain weight to be removed in order to meet insurance criteria.

Given your photos, although difficult to tell without an examination, appear that you would be borderline. However, a full history and examination by a plastic surgeon would allow him/her to tell you with greater certainty if your case would be deemed reasonable to try to authorize through your insurance. Hope that this helps! Good luck!

Insurance
companies authorize breast reductions based on 2 criteria. One, you must have symptoms such as neck,
back or shoulder pain attributed to large breasts. Second, you must meet a weight removal criteria
determined by the insurance company. However,
at size 32 each 100 grams of tissue corresponds to 1 cup size change. If they require 500 grams removal, you would
go down to a size A and would be dissatisfied.
Your other alternative is to pay for it yourself. That way you can achieve the size breasts you
desire without undergoing over reduction to satisfy insurance criteria. I recommend a new technique called The
Ultimate Breast ReductionTM.
This technique avoids the ugly vertical scars of the traditional
technique, maintains nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed. Pain is relieved by transferring the weight
of the breast to the underlying muscle rather than excessive reduction. Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

It is very possible that you would qualify for breast reduction surgery. It will depend on your insurance policy, each insurance company has their own guidelines. You could contact your insurance company yourself and ask what they require, or see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who can help you go through the process. Most insurance companies require that the patient needs to have at least 500 grams of breast tissue removed to qualify. That is usually a cup size DD . Also, it is good to have documented what you have tried to relieve your symptoms of pain, such as physical therapy, analgesics, special fitting bras, etc. Your plastic surgeon will know how to help you apply for coverage. Good luck!