Is breast augmentation included with the sex reassignment surgery?
Asked 2015-01-10
Hi, I'm a transgender girl who is most likely going to get the sex reassignment surgery next year and I was wondering if breast augmentation was also included in the surgery, as well as if it's covered by insurance?
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Answered 2015-01-23
Breast augmentation is a standard portion of gender reassignment surgery. Different insurance carriers and states have different policies regarding this. Check with your insurance carrier to make sure.
Answered 2017-04-01
As others have stated your insurance carrier is the best place to see if breast augmentation is included in gender reassignment surgery. Typically it is but policies vary.
Check with your insurance carrier to determine if the services you are requesting would be covered under your present policy. If they are not, consider a different policy.
Best,
Gary R Culbertson, MD, FACS