I want to remove Gynecomastia, I am 21 and don't have insurance, which insurance covers this cost for me? (photos)

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. Most plastic surgery offices offer convenient finance plans that allow patients to pay a low monthly payment.  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.

Insurance will not cover cosmetic procedures. Look at
reviews and before and after pictures as well as credentials to select
your surgeon.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

It would be highly unusual for insurance to cover  common gynecomastia as is considered a cosmetic procedure by most.

Gynecomastia is almost never covered by insurance. In my practice, I have never had a patient covered for this. Unfortunately, when patients call their health insurance company, they can easily be misled to think that they would indeed be covered. I suspect in an extenuating situation where there is absolute medical necessity, they may consider preauthorization.

To my knowledge, no insurance reliably covers this condition and its treatments.  However, the surgery may be more affordable than you think.  Good luck
and be safe.John T.
Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board
Certified Plastic Surgeon