Breast Surgery Cost In India

What are some of the most commonly performed breast surgeries in India?

A breast surgery can be performed for various reasons. While some women undergo the procedure for cosmetic purposes, others undergo the surgery as treatment for breast cancer or a preventative surgery from breast cancer. Some of the most commonly performed breast surgeries in India include:

• Mastectomy: A mastectomy is a surgical procedure that is often performed to treat breast cancer. In this procedure, either a small part or the entire breast is removed to get rid of cancer. The average cost of a lateral mastectomy in India can range somewhere in between Rs. 1,00,000 and Rs. 2,15,000. In case of a bilateral mastectomy however, the cost may be around Rs. 4,90,000. 
• Lumpectomy: A lumpectomy is another surgical procedure that is often performed to treat early stages of breast cancer or remove breast abnormalities. A lumpectomy is often referred to as a breast-conserving surgery as unlike a mastectomy, only a small part of your breast needs to be removed. The average cost of a lumpectomy in India can start from Rs. 22,000 and go as high as Rs. 95,000. 
• Preventative mastectomy: A breast surgery can also be performed as a preventive measure from breast cancer. Similar to a breast cancer surgery, either part of the entire breast is removed to minimize chances of breast cancer as much as possible. While the exact cost of a preventative mastectomy is hard to pinpoint, the average cost is likely to fall somewhere in between Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 2,15,000. 
• Breast reduction: As the name suggests, this surgery is performed to reduce the size of the breasts. A breast reduction is usually performed as a cosmetic procedure but it can also be an effective treatment for various medical problems as well. The average cost of a breast reduction in India can start from Rs. 70,000 and go as high as Rs. 1,50,000.
• Breast augmentation: A breast augmentation is performed to increase the size of the breasts. Similar to breast reduction, this procedure is usually performed for cosmetic reasons as well. However, it can also become a medical necessity after a complete or partial mastectomy. The average cost of a breast augmentation surgery in India can fall somewhere in between Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 1,50,000.

Factors that affect Breast Surgery Cost In India

Depending on a multitude of factors, the exact cost of your breast surgery is likely to vary. Some of the most common factors that will probably affect the exact cost of your breast surgery include:

• Hospital charges: These generally include cost of admission, cost of hospital room, cost of operation theater, meals etc. 
• Consultation charges: Cost and the number of consultations you require with your cosmetic surgeon is likely to affect the overall cost of your surgery. In most cases, surgeons with more experience charge more for consultation as compared to surgeons with less experience.
• Type of surgery: Depending on the type of your breast surgery, the exact cost is likely to vary. While all types of breast surgeries are considered effective treatment for a multitude of medical conditions, they vary slightly in cost.
• Cost of preoperative tests and diagnostics: Prior to surgery, it is likely that your cosmetic surgeon will perform a series of simple tests and diagnostics to analyze your overall health and uncover any underlying medical conditions you may have. The cost of these tests is likely to add up and affect the exact cost of your breast surgery.
  
• Post-surgery medications and consultations: These generally include medications for pain-management and faster recovery. After surgery, your doctor may even schedule some consultation to make sure there are no postoperative complications. The cost of these medications and consultations may add up and cause the overall cost of surgery to vary.
  

Is a breast surgery covered by health insurance?

In the majority of cases, a breast surgery is performed for cosmetic reasons and like any other cosmetic surgeries, they are not covered under health insurance. However, if the reason behind your breast surgery is a medical one such as late stage breast cancer, breast surgery is considered to be a medical necessity. A complete or partial mastectomy is considered to be an effective treatment for breast cancer. In such cases, the cost of your breast surgery will likely be covered under health insurance.

Before surgery, it is important to have a detailed discussion on the same with your insurance provider. If you have any further doubt, you can also contact our insurance team at Pristyn Care.

What are the costs of some of the diagnostics tests that are performed before a breast surgery?

The costs of some of the tests that your cosmetic surgeon is likely to perform before surgery are  mentioned below:

• Blood test: Rs. 300 to Rs. 1000
• Breast MRI: Rs. 1500 to Rs. 25,000
• Mammography: Rs. 2000 to Rs. 8000
• ECG: Rs. 200 to Rs. 400
• Chest X-ray: Rs. 300 to Rs. 1200

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