Will My Breast Reduction Be
Covered By My Insurance?

Criteria for breast reduction coverage will vary from insurance company to insurance company. During your initial consultation, a detailed history is taken, examination performed, and photographs are taken. A letter and photographs are then sent to your insurance carrier for approval of the procedure, which usually takes about a month.

In general, insurance carriers are more likely to cover your breast reduction if it is performed for health-related purposes and not for strictly cosmetic purposes. Documented health conditions justifying breast reduction as a medical necessity include:

• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Grooves in your back from bra straps
• Breathing problems
• Restriction of strenuous physical activity
• Irritation and rashes under the breasts

To schedule a breast reduction consultation, please contact our Philadelphia plastic surgery office today. Dr. Bottger serves patients in the Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr, and West Chester, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania areas.

To learn more about breast reduction, read these common questions:
What type of scarring is expected after breast reduction surgery?
Does my nipple have to be completely removed for breast reduction surgery?
Can my breasts change in size after breast reduction surgery?
Will I be able to breast feed after breast reduction surgery?
Will my nipple sensation change following breast reduction surgery?
Additional Questions about Breast Reduction