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A member asked:
Can care less about having breasts. will a surgeon perform a mastectomy on me for the purposes of helping my back pain?
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Breast reduction: Your complaint is actually not uncommon. Get a referral to a plastic surgeon and they will explain the process to get this procedure approved.
Answered 10/7/2017
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No.: Typically you would want to see a Plastic Surgeon for this problem. This is a common problem that often is improved with breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) surgery that is typically covered by your insurance. This involves both decreasing the volume of the breasts and providing a more youthful shape and nipple position as well. See a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon- Check www.AbPlSurg.org
Answered 10/7/2017
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