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Is a breast augmentation procedure covered by insurance?

September 01, 2011   Liz   No comments

If you have small breasts, then you most likely want to fix the problem. After all, it is much harder to date if you have small breasts. Maybe you have bought pushup bras, hoping that they would make your breasts look larger. If they just are not providing you with the results you want, do not feel bad. Pushup bras can only do so much. It is important to get a permanent solution so that you will feel better about your body. One of the best ways to get larger breasts permanently is by getting a breast augmentation procedure done. Maybe the reason that you have not pursued breast augmentation further is because you do not know if it is covered by insurance. So, is breast augmentation covered by insurance?

No, breast augmentation is not covered by insurance. The main reason that breast augmentation is not covered by insurance is because it is considered a cosmetic surgery. Your health will not be compromised if you do not get a breast augmentation procedure done, so your insurance company has no legal obligation to pay for it. If you can convince your insurance company that your health is at stake if you do not get breast implants, then they might consider paying for the procedure. Unfortunately, most people end up paying for breast augmentation out of pocket.

Even though a breast augmentation procedure costs a lot of money, it is worth it in the end. If breast implants will help your confidence, you should definitely get them. The best way to pay for breast implants is by saving just a little every month. If you save one hundred dollars every month, you should be able to get the procedure done in a few years.

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Cost of Breast Implant Revision Surgery

January 11, 2011   Liz   No comments

When you decide to get breast implants, your surgeon will caution you about the possibility of needing revision surgery in the future.  One surgery is expensive enough, but the idea of needing multiple surgeries can be pretty overwhelming.  How likely are you to need to go back in for revision surgery?  How much does revision surgery cost?

Many women never need breast implant revision surgery, but it is certainly common enough that it should be part of your plan.  You will want to have money set aside just in case you should happen to need some kind of an adjustment.  Common reasons for breast implant revision surgery include immediate adjustments to get the ideal shape after the initial surgery, adjustments years later to compensate for changes in body shape, and adjustments to replace a ruptured implant.  Sometimes women decide to get revision surgery simply because they change their minds about a size issue at some later date, or realize that their appearance is different than they expected following the initial surgery.

Regardless of the reason, breast implant surgery has a price tag.  How much can you expect to pay?  It depends on what kind of implants you have and what you need done during the operation.  If you have silicone implants and need a ruptured implant replaced, you’ll not only have to pay thousands of dollars for the surgery, but will need to purchase a brand new silicone implant for $1,000 or more.  If you have saline implants and need to replace a ruptured implant you’ll be looking at a similar price tag.  If your silicone implant isn’t ruptured and you need a size adjustment, you’ll still need to buy a brand new implant, but if you have saline and want to reduce or enlarge the size a bit you won’t pay nearly as much; the implant’s saline filling can be adjusted without removing or replacing the implant.

The cost of revision surgery for breast implants is just one more factor to consider when you decide on what type of implants to get!

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How much does a breast augmentation procedure cost?

December 05, 2010   Liz   No comments

There are a lot of women that are not happy with the size of their breasts. After all, most women are just not born with very big breasts. Fortunately, there is a way for any woman to make her breasts larger. This is with a breast augmentation procedure. Maybe you have heard about breast augmentation before, but the reason that you have not pursued it further is because you do not know how much a breast augmentation procedure costs. So, how much does a breast augmentation procedure cost?

A breast augmentation procedure usually costs around ten thousand dollars. Like other cosmetic surgeries, the cost of a breast augmentation procedure usually depends on more than one factor. The first component of a breast augmentation procedure is the implants. The size of the implants can have an impact on the cost. The next component to a breast augmentation procedure is the anesthesia that is used. Usually anesthesia costs around seven hundred dollars. The third component is the hospital fee. The hospital will charge you a fee for using one of their operating rooms. The last component in the cost of a breast augmentation is the surgeon’s fee. Usually a surgeon will charge anywhere from two to three thousand dollars.

Now that you know how much a breast augmentation procedure costs, you should be prepared to save for a few years. Even though a breast augmentation procedure is very expensive, most women think that it is worth the cost. Breast implants make women feel much better about their body, which is priceless. Unfortunately, insurance does not usually cover breast augmentation, so you will have to pay for the procedure all on your own. The best way to save for breast augmentation is by setting aside money every week.

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