Will insurance pay for complications resulting from breast implants?

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A: Complications from implants and insurance

By Nina S. Naidu, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

Insurance will generally not cover complications arising from cosmetic surgery, but you should check with your individual plan. There is a form of cosmetic surgery insurance called CosmetAssure, which is available in some states. This is usually very affordable and very worth it for peace of mind... more

A: Insurance Coverage for Breast Implant Complication

By C. Bob Basu, MD - Houston Plastic Surgeon

Unfortunately, insurance companies will usually not cover complications from cosmetic surgery. The only time insurance companies will cover implants and implant related complication is if you have undergone implant reconstruction for breast cancer. CosmetAssure is a qualified insurance program that... more

A: Insurance coverage for complications of breast implants

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Unfortunately, insurance companies are increasingly denying coverage of medical conditions if they attribute them to the breast implants. Interestingly they will pay for complications of alcohol and tobacco abuse but not always for breast implants.

A: Will insurance pay for complications resulting from breast implants?

By Peter A. Aldea, MD - Memphis Plastic Surgeon

The VAST majority of medical insurance companies do not cover / pay for ANY complications resulting from any cosmetic surgical procedure. Their philosophy is that since they did not pay for the original procedure - why should they be financially responsible for any complications arising from it? That is why... more

A: Insurance Coverage of Complications

By John Whitt, MD - Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Most, but not all, insurance cos. have an exclusion for complications resulting from cosmetic surgery. You can check your policy to see if this exclusion is in your policy. If so, then CosmetAssure is an option that you can consider.

A: Insurance coverage for cosmetic complication

By Sam Jejurikar, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Hi, Assuming the breast implants were placed for cosmetic purposes (i.e. breast augmentation and not breast reconstruction for cancer), insurance companies will not cover complications arising from the procedure. For that reason, many of us participate in a program called CosmetAssure. It's an insurance... more