ARE MASTOPEXY PROCEDURES COVERED BY INSURANCE?
Insurance carriers will generally not cover mastopexy procedures performed for changes due to age, pregnancy or breast feeding, or mild to moderate weight loss. Patients who have undergone surgery for massive weight loss and require extensive reshaping of their breast may find some coverage depending on their policy and carrier. A mastopexy that is performed at the time of breast reconstruction in order to achieve symmetry with the reconstructed breast is often covered by insurance. The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation and the completion of any required testing. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual.
