Will Insurance Cover Implant Exchange under Cancer Mastectomy Reconstruction? Is Procedure Realistic?

October 2, 2010
Asked By:Liz9876

I Had Dbl Mastectomy W/ Reconstruction (Saline Implants). My Left Breast Has Always Had a Couple of Wrinkles/ Bubbles. I would like to exchange my implants for silicone. (I am now seeing some significant dimpling etc. in my left breast,not there before). Would my insurance be required to pay for this under cancer mastectomy reconstruction? How realistic is this to do? Thank you.

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