Question:
Breast lift & possible implants...average cost?

Hi! I'm 6 months out, have lost 108 lbs, with another 57 to reach goal. It is very obvious I will need a lower body lift next year. Prior to surgery, my breasts were not large, barely a C cup. Now, they are very small and saggy. (I call them my banana boobs! LOL) I am considering looking into Breast surgery at this time, followed by the TT & Thigh lift next year after I've reached by goal weight and my body has stablized. I don't anticipate that my insurance company will cover the breast surgery ~ Would some of you mind sharing what your expenses were for Breast Surgery?    — chelle3081 (posted on July 19, 2003)

July 19, 2003
Mine were "banana boobs" too and my insurance covered the lift and I paid $1,000 for the implants. If you have the same problem as larger breasts, rash, back pain etc. the same "medical necessity" applies here. I would submit it and appeal it for sure. Good Luck!
   — ZZ S.

July 20, 2003
I just had breast implants and arms lifted (brachioplasty/bat-wing removal) 8 days ago. Unfortunately, my insurance considered it strictly cosmetic and would not pay for any of it. A lot of it depends on the area you live in (I'm in Ann Arbor, Michigan and I think Ann Arbor is one of the more expensive areas for cosmetic surgery!). I had to pay for everything and the grand total was $8,477 ($1,349) was the cost of the Mentor implants themselves). Good luck to you!
   — Lynette B.