Does OHIP cover breast implants?

Dear
irock21488,

In
general, the Ontario Health Insurance Plan will not cover breast implantation
for purely cosmetic and aesthetic enhancement.
Although it is indeed emotionally disturbing for many women to have
deficient breast volume or projection that does not match their figure, shape
and form the health insurance plan only covers breast reconstruction as a
result of trauma or cancer or congenital asymmetric deficiencies.

I
have been performing breast augment surgery for over 20 years and have found
that meeting with patients preoperatively and reviewing 3D imaging of the
various breast implant size and volume options helps patients more precisely
visualize the range of outcomes that they can expect.

I
hope this information has been of some assistance and for more information,
please review the link below.

Sincerely,

R.
Stephen Mulholland, M.D.

Certified
Plastic Surgeon

Yorkville,
Toronto

In your situation, breast implants are not covered under OHIP.  An example of when breast implants are covered would be for breast reconstruction.  Many clinics offer a variety of payment options, including financing.  Be sure to ask about this option at your initial consultation.