Insurance will cover procedures which are deemed medically necessary. Liposuction is not one of those. It is possible to combine both procedures in a reconstructive-cosmetic combo case. Obviously it would be a benefit to have one anesthetic and recovery period, however it is important not to loose sight of your objective, namely a lighter more proportionate breast. If patients request liposuction of an adjacent area such as the lateral chest roll or axillary breast, I'll agree. On the other hand, there are potential dangers of having a prolonged anesthetic as well as the fluid shifts involved in high volume liposuction. Moreover, some hospitals do better with reconstruction and charge higher rates for cosmetic procedures. So discus all angles with your physician. Good luck.
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Lavinia Chong, MD answers: Does combining breast reduction and liposuction cost less?
If insurance covers a breast reduction, and should I want to have liposuction done also, will it cost me less to get these all done at the same time?
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