Question:
Can insurance pay for a lift and you get implants (own expense) at the same time?

I used to be 250 and a 40H, I am now 133 and a 36D, but extremelt saggy. I have always been big chested all my life, but my fear is that I'll get a lift and b/c its mainly saggy skin, I'll be a B cup. Can insurance pay for a breast lift (I have back aches, muscle spasms, shoulder indents) and then I pay the extra money for implants for the same procedure. This way it won't be so expensive. (I'm 23 yr old college student!) <p> Also, can implants be inserted through the belly button? I keloided from both the gastric bypass and and ulcer surgery, so I fear that after augmentation I will have perky boobs, but horrible scars- don't know which is better. I plan to consult with a plastic surgeon soon, just wanted to hear your experiences. Thanks!    — Lezlie Y. (posted on April 23, 2003)

April 23, 2003
My lift was paid by insurance. I paid for the implants. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me.
   — ZZ S.

April 23, 2003
My insurance paid for my breast lift which was surprising and I paid for the implants. Your plastic surgeon should be able to tell you what size cup you will be. To be honest, if it is a b or better, I might be content with that. Mine would have been an A. Yes, they can insert implants through your belly button, but if you are going to have a lift, they are going to have to cut you anyway for that and just slip the implants in that way. You can try silicone sheeting to minimize scarring.
   — Lisa N M.