Is breast hypomastia considered to be elective surgery? (Photo)

This is elective surgery and should be treated as such.  Disability benefits do not apply.  You need one week off.

The procedure you are having is considered elective.  It will depend on the specifics of the STD policy that you have as to whether or not they will still offer benefits if the surgery is elective.

Hello bunni. Good luck on your upcoming breast augmentations surgery! The laws may work different there in BC than they do in Arizona. I suggest you speak with your plastic surgeon's office about whether you can get some short term benefits for the breast augmentation recuperation. They would know what works best in BC based on previous cases they've done. Best, Dr. ALDO

Hello,Breast augmentation due to "small breasts" is considered elective. You could try to claim benefits but will not likely succeed. All the best

Thank you for sharing your question.  Unfortunately the only way to know whether STD benefits are available is to ask your insurance company/employer about the details of their policy.  Hope this helps.

Hello, you would need to check with your employer about their unique policies.   Hypomastia simply means small breasts so applying this terminology to your procedure does not necessarily mean that breast augmentation surgery will be covered.

Breast enlargement with implants to treat hypomastia is considered elective surgery, therefore you may not be able to obtain short term disability. Not sure what the policies for this in Canada are.Best wishes,Dr. Ravi Somayazula

Breast augmentation is generally considered elective and not medically necessary, with some exceptions.  Your short term disability carrier will likely deny this claim, but doesn't hurt to try.  Just be prepared that they deny.

Hello and thank you for your question. STD for a breast augmentation will depend specifically on the wording of your STD policy. In a scenario where you are unable to physically work following a procedure it may be covered. However if the wording of the policy excludes procedures that are deemed elective yon may not receive coverage. It would be important to discuss with your surgeon how long the recovery period will be. Best Wishes Theodore T. Nyame MD 

Harvard Trained Plastic Surgeon

Yes, breast augmentation is considered elective cosmetic surgery.  He should inquire of the insurance provider whether specific description of the surgery is required to apply for benefits.