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Is Butt Augmentation Covered by Insurance?

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You must be kidding me.

August 28th, 2009
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Insurance won't pay for needed care - this is elective cosmetic surgery - you want it, you pay for it.  Insurance companies do not believe that a small butt is a disease.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD


New York Plastic Surgeon
4.1 out of 5 stars 11 reviews

Not likely for insurance to cover butt augmentation

August 27th, 2009
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In an era where inssurance companies deny breast cancer reconstruction in some cases, it is very unlikely they will cover buttock augmentation for cosmetic reasons. It is always form versus function. Best of luck!

Web reference: http://newportplastic.com/body/

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD, FACS

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD, FACS
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 19 reviews

Buttock augmentation is not generally covered by insurance

August 27th, 2009
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No this is not a procedure that is typically covered by insurance. Generally, the insurance covers only procedures that are considered functional and it would be extremely unusual that a buttock augmentation will provide improved function.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 72 reviews

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