On What Grounds, Can a Tummy Tuck and a Male Breast Reduction Be Classified As Medical Procedures?

Typically, gynecomastia surgery is not always covered by many insurance or healthcare programs. If it is, it can take some time to acquire approval as criteria can be restrictive. If approved, it's possible to be reimbursed by the insurance company after the surgery. Nevertheless, most plastic surgery offices offer convenient finance plans that allow patients to pay a low monthly payment. 

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons the average #cost of #gynecomastia surgery can vary widely. #Surgery quotes should include the procedure itself, operating room facilities, anesthesia fees, surgeon’s fees, medical tests, post-surgery garments, prescription medication and other related costs.  Costs will also vary with geographic location. Estimated costs can be found here on RealSelf.com, PlasticSurgery.org or Surgery.org.

It is imperative you select a plastic surgeon who is #board-certified and has a great deal of experience with male breast #reduction. Plastic surgeons who have specialized in breast surgery and cosmetic surgery are suitable to perform your procedure. Aside from checking board-certification, it is suggested that you look at before and after photos of the surgeons actual patients, and read patient reviews. Gathering all of this information will help you make a well-informed decision.

If you're inquiring as to how you can get your gynecomastia correction and tummy tuck covered by insurance, this is very difficult to do.  Your gynecomastia would have to be from a tumor or trauma as well as the excess skin of your abdomen.

Generally tummy tucks and male breast reductions are not medically necessary. Some insurances will cover a tummy tuck in a massive weight loss patient who has lost over 100 pounds and has rash and yeast type of infections under the abdominal skin folds. I have never seen male breast reductions covered as medically necessary.