Hi i have been to my doctor and got a referal to see a plastic surgeon, as i have had ongoing problems with my neckand back over the last 5 years, i have been to chiro, physio osteo, acupuncture, massage.. you name it ive done it and nothing is helping there is structually nothing wrong with my neck or back, so we have all come to the conclusion it is from my breasts which i thought was the case all along, i have to wear a bra all the time as they are so saggy especially my right breast,yes i have had a child and breastfed she is now 6, i am a size DD, i am only 27 and cant imagine this constant pain that i have put up with for so long going on for the rest of my life let alone another year , and i have to sleep in a bra now, although i still constantly have a sore neck and suffer from regular headaches, and stiffness sometimes not even being able to turn my head. i have just about had enough, i am suffering from anxiety from this ongoing problem, i guess my question is am i able to get this procedure for a breast lift/reduction covered by medicare, as i cant see myself being able to come up with that sort of money, and i really am at the last straw. would i need to get private health insurance and if so would i need to obtain this before i came for a inital consultation, could you also tell me the price of a consultation and if you think you would be able to help me. kind regards, rebecca
A breast reduction can be one of the most satisfying procedures we perform as it can vastly improve quality of life. Even for medical reasons there is dificulty performing the procedure in Public Hospitals as there is limited operating time and cancer and trauma cases come first. The other option is in a Private Hospital, and Private Insurance will cover the hospital costs, though it is still likely there will be an out of pocket or "gap" cost.