Breast Reduction WI is also simply referred to as mammoplasty. Men and women undergo this surgery when their breast tissue causes physical or emotional discomfort. Many physicians believe that this condition has a strong hereditary component with the maternal side contributing most to the frequency of the condition. Most patients present with a long history of upper or lower back problems requiring physical therapy or chiropractic care plus a psychological component presenting as diminished self-esteem and feelings of shame.
In most cases alternative treatments such as weight loss, physical therapy, supportive bras, and medications do not provide full relief of symptoms of heavy breasts, for this reason, surgery to remove excess breast tissue is still necessary. To improve your chances for insurance coverage for Breast Reduction, the following documentation would be required.
We strongly recommend you bring this documentation with you or forward it to us prior to your consultation :. Completing the above steps will allow us to submit a more detailed package of information to your insurance carrier, thereby improving your chances of obtaining coverage for this procedure.
It is important to note that this surgery is not just for women, either. Men who have conditions such as gynecomastia where male breasts are enlarged abnormally also seek the benefits of breast reduction. What gives the breast its shape? The breast is composed of milk ducts and glands, encased by fatty tissue which gives it its shape and softness. Below this lies the pectoralis major muscle. The skin envelope envelops the breast mound, while the areola-nipple complex connects to the underlying network of milk ducts.
Before undergoing mammoplasty reduction, all patients will need a pre-operative consultation. At this time, we review your health history and perform a medical evaluation to ascertain if you are indeed a candidate for a breast reduction mammoplasty. We then send the relevant history and examination findings to your insurance carrier to determine coverage for the procedure.
