A member asked:

I have 38ddd, i am 25. i have a previous rib injury on my left side, that my saggy boobs have made flare up again. could a breast lift be covered by insurance if the sagginess is causing pain to my ribs? could i keep the same size?

Q: i have 38ddd, i am 25. i have a previous rib injury on my left side, that my saggy boobs have made flare up again. could a breast lift be covered by insurance if the sagginess is causing pain to my ribs? could i keep the same size?

: Most "breast lifts" are cosmetically or comfort driven, and some insurance companies will require orthopedic written confirmation of a demonstrated clinical basis for the intended surgery. If advance approval is granted, "keeping the same size" will generally not "correct" a repeat event in the future, given the measurements stated.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

Most "breast lifts" are cosmetically or comfort driven, and some insurance companies will require orthopedic written confirmation of a demonstrated clinical basis for the intended surgery. If advance approval is granted, "keeping the same size" will generally not "correct" a repeat event in the future, given the measurements stated.

Answered 8/11/2021

0 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I have 38ddd, i am 25. i have a previous rib injury on my left side, that my saggy boobs have made flare up again. could a breast lift be covered by insurance if the sagginess is causing pain to my ribs? could i keep the same size?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Pain when I lift left arm up above my head feel sharp pain/ pulling in left side of chest breast bone in one area have been coughing a bit cause?

A member asked:

What causes a short stabbing pain in side of left breast near armpit?Some dull pain in ribs below armpit & below bra line of PCP says heart ok.

A member asked:

I have a lump on my left rib cage about 2-3 inches under my breast, it hurts sometimes and have found a few more on both sides. Bean sized and smaller?

A member asked:

I have pain on the left side of my body, rib cage, breast and collar bone. What could be the reason?

A member asked:

Pea sized oddly shaped 'lump' at side of breast inbetween ribs moves when lift arm, going doctors but want to prepare myself before what could it be?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

What is the cause and how can I fix it when I have pain in the left side of the rib cage under the breast?

Left-sided chest pain under breast x4.5 wks. Pain located over ribs and sternum. Pain is dull and nagging. Causes?

Sharp pain, left side of chest by breast and ribs. Sometimes caused by deep breathing or occurs randomly. Very painful. ?

Can muscle pain underneath armpit/breast and left side of ribs cause swelling in fingers? Swelling is located on my palm under the fingers?

What would cause burning pain in left shoulderblade, under armpit in left rib cage along bra line, under left breast, and in left side arm near bicep?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?