Question 1

im getting a breast reduction can i get a panniculectomy if i have full coverage medicaid?

Accepted Answer

Your doctor: Only your doctor can answer that question. There are definitely situations where panniculectomies are medical necessities, but, again, your doctor is the best to evaluate you, treat you, and have an estimate as whether will be covered by insurance.

Question 2

would medicaid pay for a breast reduction!?

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Possibly...: If you are having documented symptoms due to the weight of your breasts. See a plastic surgeon at a county hospital to get the process started. I can't guarantee that there will be coverage in your specific case, but medicaid has paid for this procedure.

Good luck!

Question 3

i have back is just getting worse will medicaid pay for a breast reduction, what to do?

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Breast Reduction?: Most of the insurance companies pay for the breast  reduction procedure if it cause postural or back problem.

Question 4

will medicaid cover for a breast reduction? i have 44dd breasts and it gives me back pain all the time, and makes it hard to exercise.

Accepted Answer

Breast Reduction: Many insurance companies will cover the surgery with the symptoms you mentioned.  Your coverage depends upon your plan benefits, even with Medicaid.  Give your insurance company a call and get a recommendation for a Plastic Surgeon that accepts your plan. They can then determine if you are a candidate and help you to also determine if your insurance will cover the surgery.

Question 5

where can i find a doctor who accept medicaid for a breast reduction in pensacola florida?

Accepted Answer

Breast Reduction: You will either need to call the medicaid office and see who is on their plan or call each office to see.  This is a difficult procedure to get insurance to pay for and when they do pay it is very little.  Therefore, you may find that few physicians accept any insurance for this procedure.  It may be a procedure where they may be a secondary provider meaning you pay for procedure, insurance pays u

Question 6

wondering if medicaid will cover a breast reduction due to chronic fungal infections under the breasts and no back pain i am desperate for a breast reduction while they are only 44 dd i am 26 yrs old and have had fungal / yeast infections under my breasts

Accepted Answer

Medicaid : Medicaid coverage for breast reduction surgery will be decided by each individual state.  Coverage varies.  You might ask your doctor for a referral to a local plastic surgeon for a consultation and i would bet their office could best answer that question for you.
Breast reduction surgery can be very rewarding for both patient and surgeon.  Best wishes.

Question 7

i live in indiana, does any1 know if there's help for some1 w no insurance to get a breast reduction? i'm desperate! please help. i wear 38 jj

Accepted Answer

University: Some universities have resident run plastic surgery clinics which offer procedures at reduced costs.

Question 8

how long is the process to get a breast reduction?

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Around 2.5 hrs: A lot of how long a breast reduction takes depend upon how big the breasts are. The average is about 2.5 hours.

Question 9

need help. is 18 to early to get a breast reduction?

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Not Necessarily.: Breast reduction surgery performed for the appropriate candidate  tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations performed,  regardless of age .In my practice, timing of breast reduction surgery is determined on a case-by-case basis. It is  certainly not too early to learn as much as possible  about the procedure and the potential risks and complications associated with  the procedure.

Question 10

what will i go through if i decide to get a breast reduction?

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First, see a : Plastic surgeon.  They will check you and discuss options.  The operation takes 2-3 hours.  Recovery is typically about 2 weeks.  There is mild to moderate discomfort easily treated with meds.  The best thing it's the dramatic decrease in pain of your neck, back and shoulders.

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Im getting a breast reduction can i get a panniculectomy if i have full coverage medicaid?

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Would medicaid pay for a breast reduction!?

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I have back is just getting worse will medicaid pay for a breast reduction, what to do?

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Will medicaid cover for a breast reduction? i have 44dd breasts and it gives me back pain all the time, and makes it hard to exercise.

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Where can i find a doctor who accept medicaid for a breast reduction in pensacola florida?

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Wondering if medicaid will cover a breast reduction due to chronic fungal infections under the breasts and no back pain i am desperate for a breast reduction while they are only 44 dd i am 26 yrs old and have had fungal / yeast infections under my breasts

A member asked:

I live in indiana, does any1 know if there's help for some1 w no insurance to get a breast reduction? i'm desperate! please help. i wear 38 jj

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How long is the process to get a breast reduction?

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Need help. is 18 to early to get a breast reduction?

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What will i go through if i decide to get a breast reduction?

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