Breast Reduction Surgery and Health Insurance Coverage (Q&A)

Eric Chang, M.D. and Sarah Mess, M.D., plastic surgeons, explain the requirements for having breast reduction surgery covered by your health insurance as well as the difference between a reduction and a breast lift.

In June 2023, the hospital was renamed Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center.

[FeliciasTheOne]

I have my surgery on April 14th. I am glad my insurance didn't make me go through all those hoops. I went for my consultation and less than a week later, my insurance approved the surgery.

[MB-xver]

Yes they want you to see a physical therapist, chiropractor, massage therapist, need to be on ibuprofen, Motrin, and also pain Medications. And the BEST part is that even after you’ve done all these things, they can deny you and make you start all over again. Also let’s not forget the fact they make you lose weight because they want to see if they go away that way and even if it doesn’t go away, they can still keep denying you. Reductions are almost impossible to get in america

[joannamccloud]

Shouldnt the lift part be included with a reduction hopefully as the reduction is a need not a cosmetic want.

[mrssaundersdavis]

are lumps normal after breast reduction surgery

[franknbeans]

How do i get in contact with someone who knows how to het insurance to pay for my surgery! I have man boobs and a tummy pouch

[parrotlove]

Can large heavy breasts cause bursitis in the shoulders ?

[Amruthajakkula..]

Mam..This type of insurance available in India?plz tell me.. I face the this type of problems..😣😔😞

[cronavil]

Wait I'm 16 and my insurances wont cover then 🙄

[p.sherman]

A highly educated doctor that says constant “ummms” is my biggest peeve.

[iseegoodandbad]

Huge breasts are often the result of too much dairy or too much farm fresh foods in the diet. I am flat chested and my diet consists of potato crisps, noodles, doughnuts and sandwiches. Modern foods are making us less busty. Who would have thought?