Will health insurance plans cover Breast Reduction?
Thursday, October 30, 2008 21:03The answer is usually yes, dependent on the patients breast size and physical symptoms.
Massive breasts can cause back pain, postural problems, deformity of the back and shoulders, skin rashes and breast pain. As a result, breast reduction is generally considered a reconstructive plastic surgery procedure and is a covered benefit by the majority of insurance companies. In addition to resolving physical problems, the procedure also improves the shape of the breast and nipple areas.
The operation is most commonly performed under general anesthesia and may be done on an outpatient basis or during a brief hospital stay. There are many different techniques, but in general, excess breast tissue and skin is removed and the nipples are repositioned with the remaining breast tissue being reshaped.
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Ronald F. Rosso, M.D.
Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Member, South Bay Independent Medical Group, Inc