Breast reduction insurance will be covered - also want tummy tuck at same time - how much?

Combination cosmetic and insurance cases are becoming increasingly popular. I would recommend first confirming that your insurance will cover the breast reduction portion and also look into your out of pocket expenses like deductibles and copays. A tummy tuck is usually around $5,000 and then you can anticipate additional facility and anesthesia fees on top of that. I would recommend setting up a few consultations with board certified plastic surgeons to discuss what your options are.

It will not just be paying the surgeon.  You will have to pay for the tummy tuck completely as a separate operation because your insurance will only cover the breast reduction.Often it is not the best approach to find the cheapest plastic surgeon. Does the surgeon specialize in this procedure? What are their credentials? How long have they been in practice? What percentage of their practice is cosmetic surgery? How many of these surgeries have they performed? Do they use the latest techniques? What do their results look like? Do they have photos to show of their work? Do they provide follow-up themselves, or will you only see the nurses (or even just an assistant)? Are they available by phone for an emergency or does one of their staff answer after-hour calls? What is the impression you get from their office and staff? Are they professional and informative? Do they know what they are talking about? You need to ask yourself all of these questions.





When comparing quotes from different doctors, check to make sure that the costs you are quoted are for the same thing! Check to see what type of anesthesia and facility you are going to be treated in. If the total price is lower but you are not going to receive proper anesthesia from a board certified anesthesiologist, then are you getting a better deal (or inferior treatment)? If the facility is not a certified outpatient surgery center but is an in-office procedure room, is the difference in safety worth the cost reduction? If the doctor is not a board certified plastic surgeon, is that worth the discount in the fees? I would say the answer to all three of these questions is no! 





Assuming you are talking about a board certified plastic surgeon with plenty of experience in abdominoplasty, you need to find someone who you trust. This is your body, make sure you are making decisions based on the quality of care, the experience and training of the doctor, and proven results! Cost alone should not be the deciding



factor.





The prices can vary from state to state, and from city to city. Our costs, including the board certified plastic surgeon's fees, board certified anesthesiologist's fees, operating room, labs, scar gel, vitamins, and follow-up at 1 day, 5 days, 7 days, 9 days, 14 days, 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 6 months, and every year after that forever, are around $8250. If you need more follow-up appointments, those are free as well.

Your first step is to be sure that your insurance policy will cover an additional breast reduction, as it may be limited to one. The cost of adding the tummy tuck will vary by surgeon and location.  The pricing will consist of surgeon's fee, anesthesia costs, and facility charges.  You will want to consider if you are done having children as it is probably best to wait to have the tummy tuck until after that time.