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Breast Asymmetry Correction

Create breast symmetry by increasing the size of the smaller breast and / or reducing the larger breast

Question: Does Tricare cover breast asymmetry correction? My breasts have always been different sizes, but since having my second son before my first son turned one, my breasts have a difference between them of three cup sizes, and I was wondering if Tricare would cover the surgery to reduce the larger one to make them closer to the same size.

Answer: Generally speaking, unless you have a special policy, cosmetic repair is not covered unless due to an accident or disease. The exception would be if there was medical necessity. Sorry. But this type of surgery isn't that expensive, and if you start by putting away 5 bucks here and there you can get it fixed yourself before too long.

 


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