Will my insurance pay for breast lift?

Typically NOT...In my experience, insurance carriers have specific guidelines that have to be adhered to and surgeons have to document before they "preauthorize" surgery. These requirements, although insurer specific, are usually concerned with the symptoms you are having, the duration of symptoms,... more

SEE BREAST LIFT VIDEO BELOW: In most instances it is highly unlikely that your insurance would cover a breast lift. I have not seen this with the exceptions of contralateral breast symmetrizing operations for breast cancer reconstruction.

I had a patient about seven years ago who was able to get a breast lift authorized by her insurance company due to her severe rashes beneath the breasts.  She worked outside in the heat of the desert and these rashes were debilitating.  Other than such an extreme case, I have not seen this procedure... more

A true breast lift procedure will not be covered by your insurance company unless it is needed to match a healthy breast to a reconstructed breast (from breast cancer).  If you desire a breast reduction at the same time as your lift, then it could possibly be covered. This will depend on the amount of... more

I have never had a breast lift authorized for insurance even in massive weight loss patients that have rashes on their chest from the hanging tissue. On the other hand a formal breast reduction  can usually be authorized if the patient has symptoms of macromastia (large breasts) and this operation lifts... more

Breast reduction procedures where a large amount of breast tissue is removed from each breast are occasionally covered in part or entirely by insurance. Breast lifts are cosmetic operations and not covered by insurance.

In addition to the notes below occasionally insurance companies will cover a breast lift for breast asymmetry. If there is a big difference in the shape of your breasts correcting that may be a covered benefit. If both breasts are the same size (approximately) and you are happy with the overall size of the... more

Many patients ask whether insurance covers breast reduction or breast lift.  The important criteria to note in patients requesting breast surgery are as follows: Amount of skin redundancy Position of the nipple areolar complex Volume excess Symptoms or cosmetic complaints Insurance coverage for breast... more

In general, a breast lift is considered a cosmetic operation and therefore is not covered by insurance.  A breast reduction, if the breasts are reduced at least two cup sizes, is usually covered by insurance (each insurance company has their own criteria and evaluate each case individually).  However... more

Angela, When I first read your question I thought "Are you crazy?".  Then I thought about it for a few seconds.  There are certain conditions of a congenital or genetic nature that may qualify for insurance.  One example is a "snoopy breast deformity".  If your breast... more