Question:
Can anyone tell me if Insurance will pay for Breast Augmentation after GB?

I have lost 173 lbs in a year. My breast are now pieces of skin. It is very embarrassing to be intimate. Pleae tell me if it is possible to have ins pay for augmentation.    — Cheryl C. (posted on July 29, 2002)

July 29, 2002
My insurance will pay for breast augmentation only for medical reasons. Such as infections or rashes caused by the extra breast skin or cronic back aches. Good Luck.
   — Kimberly V.

July 29, 2002
I can't imagine they would. It seems that augemtation would be considered cosmetic. If you had rashes etc they may consider removing redunant skin but I sure they would frown on paying for anu surgery what would be increasing their size.
   — Mary G.

July 29, 2002
You may have beter luck arguing for a breast "lift." Most plastic surgeons do free or low cost consultations. I recomend you go see one and see if he or she thinks you have a case. Maybe if the insurance pays for the lift only, that will cover most of the surgical costs and you can pay for the augmentation yourself. You will have to prove medical necessity for the lift. Good luck!
   — Amber L.