I know health insurance does not cover breast augmentation, but is it still required to have the surgery performed?

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More About Doctor The Institute of Aesthetic Surgery

Published on Dec 06, 2018

Health insurance is not required for elective cosmetic surgery. However, it is advisable. This is a real medical procedure with real medical risks. In rare cases, complications can lead to hospitalization. This can be quite expensive without insurance.

As always, discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

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Answered by The Institute of Aesthetic Surgery (View Profile)

Health insurance is not required for elective cosmetic surgery. However, it is advisable. This is a real medical procedure with real medical risks. In rare cases, complications can lead to hospitalization. This can be quite expensive without insurance.

As always, discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Larry Leverett, MD, FACS

Published on Aug 11, 2016

No, cosmetic surgery is done on a consumer-driven case basis. Occasionally, with some insurance carriers, complications of cosmetic surgery may be covered.

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Answered by Larry Leverett, MD, FACS

No, cosmetic surgery is done on a consumer-driven case basis. Occasionally, with some insurance carriers, complications of cosmetic surgery may be covered.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Barry J. Kaplan, D.O.

Published on May 30, 2016

No, you pay directly for all costs. We do not charge OR or anesthesia fees, so no part of our procedure could even be considered for insurance reimbursement.

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Answered by Barry J. Kaplan, D.O.

No, you pay directly for all costs. We do not charge OR or anesthesia fees, so no part of our procedure could even be considered for insurance reimbursement.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Perry Liu MD

Published on May 25, 2016

Health insurance is not required to have the surgery performed, but as a general rule, I think it's a good idea to have! If any procedure is cosmetic or considered elective, having or not having health insurance is not a requirement. Sometimes for pre-operative clearance, having health insurance can pay for some of the lab testing and physical. But often times busy practices (like ours) can take care of that for you with doctors that we send many pre-op patients to. Best of luck!

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Answered by Perry Liu MD

Health insurance is not required to have the surgery performed, but as a general rule, I think it's a good idea to have! If any procedure is cosmetic or considered elective, having or not having health insurance is not a requirement. Sometimes for pre-operative clearance, having health insurance can pay for some of the lab testing and physical. But often times busy practices (like ours) can take care of that for you with doctors that we send many pre-op patients to. Best of luck!

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Edward Domanskis M.D.

Published on May 18, 2016

Health insurance does not cover breast enlargement but sometimes removal. We do offer payment plans as well as insurance.

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Answered by Edward Domanskis M.D.

Health insurance does not cover breast enlargement but sometimes removal. We do offer payment plans as well as insurance.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Jed Horowitz, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Published on May 17, 2016

While health insurance is not required to have a breast augmentation, it is always a good idea to have in case a medical problem occurs during or after the procedure.

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Answered by Jed Horowitz, M.D., F.A.C.S.

While health insurance is not required to have a breast augmentation, it is always a good idea to have in case a medical problem occurs during or after the procedure.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

More About Doctor Steven Teitelbaum, M.D.. F.A.C.S

Published on May 16, 2016

You do not need to have health insurance to undergo a breast augmentation. The surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgery center need to be paid directly by you. Be aware that if there is a complication requiring emergency hospitalization, you will be responsible for additional charges.

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Answered by Steven Teitelbaum, M.D.. F.A.C.S (View Profile)

You do not need to have health insurance to undergo a breast augmentation. The surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgery center need to be paid directly by you. Be aware that if there is a complication requiring emergency hospitalization, you will be responsible for additional charges.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Kenneth L. Stein M.D. FACS

Published on May 16, 2016

Insurance will not cover cosmetic surgery. If you had a mastectomy and needed reconstruction, insurance MAY consider that.

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Answered by Kenneth L. Stein M.D. FACS

Insurance will not cover cosmetic surgery. If you had a mastectomy and needed reconstruction, insurance MAY consider that.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

More About Doctor Tom Pousti, M.D.

Published on May 16, 2016

Thank you for your question. In my practice, it is not mandatory that a patient have medical insurance to proceed with surgery. However, this may not be the case for all surgeons and facilities. Therefore, you should discuss with the surgeon/facility that you choose. Best wishes!

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Answered by Tom Pousti, M.D. (View Profile)

Thank you for your question. In my practice, it is not mandatory that a patient have medical insurance to proceed with surgery. However, this may not be the case for all surgeons and facilities. Therefore, you should discuss with the surgeon/facility that you choose. Best wishes!

Published on Jul 11, 2012

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