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I'm 22 and my breast sag & wondering y?do you think my insurance would cover a breast lift cause it makes me very self conscience, never been pregnant

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Dr. Matthew Lublin answered

Specializes in Surgery

Unlike : Most insurance carriers in the U.S. Do not cover cosmetic surgery of the breast unless it is medically necessary. That being said, you would need to prove that you were getting frequent slim infections under your breasts in order for insurance to pay for it

Answered 7/26/2013

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No: Breast lifts are typically not covered by insurance except in instances of breast reconstruction for cancer or congenital abnormalities.

Answered 6/10/2013

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Usually no: Talk to your insurance company , they seldom cover this "cosmetic " type of surgery.

Answered 8/20/2013

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Dr. Subramaniam Arumugam answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Probably will not: My experience > correction of sagging breast was never covered by any insurance company. But, after mastectomy and breast reconstruction of one side and correction of sagging opposite breast have been covered.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Janet Turkle answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Usually not: Insurance might cover a reduction when the weight of the breasts are causing health or functional problems. The breasts are 'lifted' in the process of reduction. A lift (or mastopexy) is usually considered a cosmetic procedure.

Answered 4/24/2015

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Breast lift cost: Everyone's breasts develop differently. Just as in other parts of the body, some breasts sag, and some do not. Breast lift involves raising the breast tissues, supporting them, reshaping the skin envelope, and raising the nipple areola complex if necessary. Brest lift surgery is considered cosmetic, and is not covered by insurance.

Answered 4/20/2014

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Lift - no: Breast lift is cosmetic and not covered. Breast reduction includes a breast lift and my sometimes be covered if enough weight is removed.

Answered 4/6/2013

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