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Does insurance
cover this procedure?
If the breast reduction can be proven to be medically necessary,
then the insurance might very well cover the procedure.
What would be considered medical
necessity?
Medical necessity would be like back and neck pain, deep shoulder grooving,
rash under the breasts. If there is a record of the patient being treated for
any of these conditions that is very helpful.
Would I need to stay overnight
in the hospital?
Many times it is beneficial for the patient to remain in the hospital overnight,
or what is referred to as 23-hour observation.
How much discomfort is
involved?
There is really not that much pain involved because there are no muscles
involved.
Will
there be scars?
Every surgery involves scars: there is no way around that. Hopefully
the scars will become thin and fade within a year. Most of the incisions
are made around the areola and underneath the breasts so they are less
noticeable.
How
much breast tissue can be removed, and does the doctor decide what size my breasts
will be?
The doctor will work with you to decide what would be the best size
for your body, and he will certainly take into account your desires
as to size.
How
long would I need to be off of work, or to be on restricted activity?
You would probably need to be off of work for 10 days to 2 weeks.
No aerobic exercise for 4 - 6 weeks. You would also need to avoid
sun exposure to the breasts for at least 3 months.
Would I be able to breast feed after a breast
reduction?
Some patients are able to successfully breast feed following a
breast reduction, however many are not. There are no guarantees.
If my insurance does not
cover my breast reduction, how much would it cost?
The total cost for this procedure would be about $6,000.00. That
would include the surgeon's fee, as well as operating room and
anesthesia charges. There is an additional fee if the breast
tissue that is removed is sent to pathology for examination. |
