Will insurance pay for a breast lift? I'm a 42D and they're droopy and get sweaty and irritated causing a rash and it gets sore.

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Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD · Answer

Thank you very much for your question. Unfortunately,
breast augmentation is normally considered an elective cosmetic procedure,
therefore it is not covered by health insurance. However, there are a few 
instances where a breast lift does qualify for
benefits. I suggest scheduling an appointment with a board certified plastic
surgeon. He/she can evaluate your breasts, design the best treatment plan, and
assist in determining the extent of your health insurance benefits. If your
medical insurance will not cover the cost of a breast lift, your surgeon may
offer a variety of payment plans or medical financing, making the cost of
surgery affordable for your budget.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

A breast lift is considered cosmetic surgery and will not be paid for by medical insurance.  If you can substantiate that a BR is medically necessary (i.e. you suffer back, shoulder, and neck "pain" with DOCUMENTED medical attention over a period of a YEAR) your medical insurance might cover the cost of the BR.  If not, your medical insurance may try to deny you based upon a lot of things such as weight, lack of symptoms, lack of previous medical management, and lack of enough tissue that should be removed. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Franziska Huettner, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. 
The answer to your questions depends on your expectations. If you are happy with your overall breast volume and are only looking to have your breasts lifted but no breast tissue removed, then insurance companies usually do not cover for this procedure. If you feel that your breasts are too large overall and are looking to have them reduced in size and lifted at the same time, then the insurance company might potentially cover the procedure, in that case this is referred to as breast reduction surgery. 
I recommend you being seen and examined by a board certified plastic surgeon who can, based on your expectations advise you and develop a surgical plan specifically for you. 
Best wishes, 
Franziska Huettner

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