Breast Reduction / Liposuction Combo - Cheaper Together w/ Insurance Coverage?

Thank you for the question.

As always, it is best to check with the  plastic surgeon you plan to work with for precise information.

Generally, combination procedures do tend to be more cost effective,  given some savings with facility and anesthesiology expenses etc. 

Most importantly however is a quality of the work accomplished;  please make sure you consult with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.

Best wishes.

When you combine a cosmetic procedure with a procedure covered by insurance such as a breast reduction, it needs to be billed separately. It can be a savings to the patient because there will be less time in the operating room than if they were done separately. That would mean a savings for the anesthesiologist, operating room, and surgeons fee. It may not be a great amount but you will also save time for yourself in that you will only go through one recovery period and less time off work, if that is an issue.

In many cases, if a patient is having a surgery which is covered by insurance 1st and at the same time wants a cosmetic surgery, the costs are reduced for the cosmetic procedure because the patient is already prepared and asleep.  Some hospital reduce their fee for the cosmetic procedure by 50%.  It also allows the patient to recover from both operations at the same time.  You should check with your surgeon and the hospital where the surgery is to be to see if this is offered.