Will health insurance pay for any part of a BBL surgery?

Hello July,
Health insurance probably will not pay for pay for a bbl. It is an elective cosmetic surgery.
Sorry,
Dr. Miguel Mota

Unfortunately insurance does not cover cosmetic surgery and a BBL is considered and elective cosmetic procedure. Cosmetic surgery refers to any surgery with the purpose to modify or improve the appearance of a physical feature with no specific medical reason to do so. A medical need could include a condition that causes significant physical dysfunction or psychological distress to a patient, but many health insurance companies have defined criteria to determine if the surgery meets the requirements for coverage.

A BBL is purely a cosmetic procedure and would not be covered by insurance. No PS would ever send this to the insurance company.

BBL is an elective cosmetic procedure. As such, it is not covered by insurance. While it is highly unlikely, you could make a case for the medical necessity of liposuction (as a means of debulking). The fat transfer component, on the other hand, would not be covered.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

In my practice I have never had any insurance cover a BBL. If it is for a cosmetic purpose and not reconstructive from an accident/cancer, I highly doubt it would be covered. I wish you luck!

Thank you for your question. Health insurances normally do not cover cosmetic/elective surgery such as BBL.

Health insurance companies do not pay for cosmetic procedures.  The exception to this may be found in the Tricare system that covers military personnel and their families. Some military bases/units/VA hospitals employ Plastic Surgeons who, for reasons of training and skills maintenance, are allowed to perform a certain number of cosmetic procedures per year.  In addition, many academic training programs offer steeply discounted cosmetic procedures through a resident training clinic.
For best results consult a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery who has experience in this area and can show you a comprehensive portfolio of pre- and post op photos.