If my implants of 30 years are ruptured, must they come out
Answer: Will insurance pay to have ruptured implants removed HI,Thanks for the question. The answer is tricky though. Insurance will not pay to have saline implants removed. They may pay to have silicone implants removed but it depends on the company and the policy type. The surgery you need also depends on how long the implants have been ruptured for. If they are silicone and have been ruptured for a while, then the pockets have contracted and the capsule has probably thickened. The capsule will need to be removed at least in part and the pocket re-expanded (if you want new implants). It is best if you contact your insurance company. Before you go to a plastic surgeon to discuss surgery, make sure that you have all of the information with you (type of implant, documentation of rupture etc.). I would certainly be happy to see you in my office to give you a more informed opinion. I hope this helps.All my best,Daniel A. Medalie, MD
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Answer: Will insurance pay to have ruptured implants removed HI,Thanks for the question. The answer is tricky though. Insurance will not pay to have saline implants removed. They may pay to have silicone implants removed but it depends on the company and the policy type. The surgery you need also depends on how long the implants have been ruptured for. If they are silicone and have been ruptured for a while, then the pockets have contracted and the capsule has probably thickened. The capsule will need to be removed at least in part and the pocket re-expanded (if you want new implants). It is best if you contact your insurance company. Before you go to a plastic surgeon to discuss surgery, make sure that you have all of the information with you (type of implant, documentation of rupture etc.). I would certainly be happy to see you in my office to give you a more informed opinion. I hope this helps.All my best,Daniel A. Medalie, MD
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Answer: Breast implant removal The answer to your question is "maybe". If the implants are silicone, insurance will sometimes cover removal of ruptured implants. It will not cover the cost of a lift or replacement implants. If the implants are saline, insurance typically will not cover the removal. The exception is if the implants were placed due to mastectomy. Implants placed for medically necessary reasons are often covered by insurance for removal.
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Answer: Breast implant removal The answer to your question is "maybe". If the implants are silicone, insurance will sometimes cover removal of ruptured implants. It will not cover the cost of a lift or replacement implants. If the implants are saline, insurance typically will not cover the removal. The exception is if the implants were placed due to mastectomy. Implants placed for medically necessary reasons are often covered by insurance for removal.
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July 26, 2018
Answer: Will insurance pay to have ruptured breast implants removed? Most health insurance companies review the original reason for you getting breast implants. If your implants were inserted after a mastectomy 30 years ago and your current PCP or surgeon can prove that removal is "medically necessary" because of leakages, rashes, etc., removal of the silicone implants is likely to be covered. If the reason for having breast augmentation was for cosmetic reasons, insurance is unlikely to cover removal. Contact your medical insurance company for advice or read your medical insurance certificate of coverage.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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July 26, 2018
Answer: Will insurance pay to have ruptured breast implants removed? Most health insurance companies review the original reason for you getting breast implants. If your implants were inserted after a mastectomy 30 years ago and your current PCP or surgeon can prove that removal is "medically necessary" because of leakages, rashes, etc., removal of the silicone implants is likely to be covered. If the reason for having breast augmentation was for cosmetic reasons, insurance is unlikely to cover removal. Contact your medical insurance company for advice or read your medical insurance certificate of coverage.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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July 23, 2018
Answer: Will insurance pay to have ruptured breast implants removed? Some insurance companies will pay, while others will not. Your surgeon's office should be able to tell you whether they accept insurance. If they do accept your carrier, they will be able to check in with the insurance company prior to surgery to "authorize" the procedure. Make sure you find an experienced surgeon.
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July 23, 2018
Answer: Will insurance pay to have ruptured breast implants removed? Some insurance companies will pay, while others will not. Your surgeon's office should be able to tell you whether they accept insurance. If they do accept your carrier, they will be able to check in with the insurance company prior to surgery to "authorize" the procedure. Make sure you find an experienced surgeon.
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July 23, 2018
Answer: Insurance Some insurances will, others will not. I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with. Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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July 23, 2018
Answer: Insurance Some insurances will, others will not. I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with. Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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