Should I just find a plastic surgeon and schedule a consultation appointment? I do want our insurance to pay for this, so do I have to get a referral from my family doctor, because I would prefer to find my own doctor. Perhaps someone could relate their personal experience with this. Thanks!
2007-01-31 13:57:46 · 3 answers · asked by Amber W 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
make sure the plastic surgeon is covered under your insurance.
see at least THREE plastic surgeons before you choose.
check out http://www.breasthealthonline.com it has a breast reduction board and fAQ section that helped me out so much!
That site also has a "questions to ask your PS".
I had my breast reduction in Feb '06 and LOVE IT. I am so happy with no back pain I LOVE IT.
You would have to find out if your health insurance requires a referral for a specialist. Mine did not require a referral so I just went out on my own and found a great plastic surgeon.
If you are in the Northern Virginia area I have a great recommendation!
Good luck on your journey!
2007-01-31 14:08:56 · answer #1 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd call your insurance company and ask for a list of surgeons who are in your network. Then you can get consultations with a few of them and choose from there. I was blessed to find my surgeon in one try, and he was brilliant! Good luck!
2007-01-31 15:39:39 · answer #2 · answered by Sunny Christian 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While I've never performed this on myself, the best way is to cut your chest open with an x-acto knife and suck out the contents through a drinking straw.
2007-01-31 14:10:03 · answer #3 · answered by sarah e 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋