I've seriously been thinking about getting a breast reduction. Before having kids, I was at a 36C, after having 2 kids, I'm at a 40DD. I'm starting to have problems with my back that I think may be associated with my breasts. My question is, do most insurance policies cover a breast reduction or could I possibly have to pay out of pocket? I'm short, only 5'1'' and I feel like my breasts are weighing me down.
2006-07-05 12:50:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
What's the difference between a reduction or an augmentation?
2006-07-05 12:53:29 · update #1
mccauley4u, your mother should have swallowed
2006-07-06 13:05:07 · update #2
I recently had a breast reduction and definitely recommend it!
Most insurance companies will cover you if you qualify. They consider things like height, age, weight, and the pain you're having. Usually, they need to take 300 CCs from each breast to qualify. You would probably be a small C.
I would suggest going for a consultation with a surgeon. He'll be able to tell you if you will be covered and put in a request to your insurance company. It sounds, to me, like you'll make the cut.
I'm 4'10 and had the surgery for the same reasons - the stupid things were weighing me down! It has been the most amazing experience and I'm SO glad that I did it! I hope you will too!
2006-07-05 19:38:41 · answer #1 · answered by Sunny Christian 4 · 17⤊ 0⤋
First off, reducing is augmenting them, but augmenting does not mean reducing. Augment means: to change.
Depending on your insurance company it may be covered. That also depends on the size of you, weight of your breasts, if your bra is "cutting in" to your shoulder. You may very well have to pay out of your pocket. But if you are really petite and they are just a hindrance, you might get it paid for.
2006-07-05 13:09:15 · answer #2 · answered by que_rida 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can call your insurance company and find out most of the time there is a 1800 number on the back of your card .they will answer all your question and if they dont pay i think you should get a reduction if they are weighing you down and causing you back pains
2006-07-05 12:56:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i have DDDs and my insurance will cover a reduction, they said it effects my health and so they will cover it,
breast augmentation-is mammoplasty that is performed to increase breast size
breast reduction-is mammoplasty performed to decrease and reshape excessively large, heavy breasts
2006-07-05 12:59:11 · answer #4 · answered by SUNSHINE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a good idea. I think you can get it covered for health reasons. I know someone who had it done, she couldn't lose the weight there after her son, and it was causing back problems. She looked a lot better after, healthier and skinnier.
2006-07-05 12:54:38 · answer #5 · answered by kookie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your insurance might cover it if it is a medically neccessary procedure. If it is affecting you then it might be needed. Ask your doctor and call your insurance company.
2006-07-05 12:53:43 · answer #6 · answered by Jacci 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My opinion is that breast reduction is twice as bad as abortion.
2006-07-06 12:57:30 · answer #7 · answered by mccauley4u 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get a breast augmentation
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2006-07-05 13:23:37 · answer #9 · answered by STRONGONE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! They can be!
2006-07-05 12:55:23 · answer #10 · answered by williamh2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋