{"id":979,"date":"2022-08-16T10:25:13","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T08:25:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/?p=979"},"modified":"2022-08-16T10:27:52","modified_gmt":"2022-08-16T08:27:52","slug":"gynecomastia-surgery-and-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/en\/gynaekomastie-op-versicherung\/","title":{"rendered":"Gynecomastia Surgery Insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#gynakomastie-beim-mann-wie-entstehen-mannerbruste\">Gynecomastia in men: What causes male breasts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#komplikationen-und-risiken-der-augenlidstraffung-im-uberblick\">An overview of the complications and risks associated with eyelid lifts<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#wer-seine-gynakomastie-op-versichert-ist-vor-teuren-nachbehandlungen-geschutzt\">Anyone who takes out insurance to cover their gynaecomastia operation is protected against the cost of expensive follow-up treatment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-boxed has-white-warm-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important note<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article is for information purposes only and is not a substitute for a medical diagnosis or advice. If you are unsure, or if you require a personalised treatment plan, it is essential that you consult a qualified specialist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pronounced male breasts can be a major source of distress for those affected. Medically known as gynaecomastia, this condition refers to an excessive build-up of glandular and fatty tissue in the chest area, causing it to resemble a female breast in appearance. For many men, specialised gynaecomastia surgery is the only way to achieve a \u201enormal\u201c and naturally masculine chest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gynakomastie-beim-mann-wie-entstehen-mannerbruste\">Gynecomastia in men: What causes male breasts?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Almost 50 % of young people suffer from puberty-related gynaecomastia. The good news is that in most cases it resolves itself. However, a large number of adult men also struggle with this problem, the causes of which can be varied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As well as a genetic predisposition, severe obesity and chronic liver or kidney conditions can also lead to pronounced male breast enlargement. Furthermore, oestrogen-containing medicines, excessive alcohol or cannabis consumption, and anabolic steroids can contribute to the development of male breast enlargement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"komplikationen-und-risiken-der-augenlidstraffung-im-uberblick\">An overview of the complications and risks associated with eyelid lifts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gynecomastia surgery aims to remove the excess fat and glandular tissue from the so-called \u2018male breast\u2019. Depending on the extent of the procedure, it is carried out under local or general anaesthesia. The specialist performing the procedure has a range of surgical techniques at their disposal \u2013 the most commonly used methods include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>L-cut<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T-cut<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>i-incision or Lejour technique<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The treating doctor decides which technique is most suitable in each individual case. During an initial consultation, they explain to the patient not only the procedure involved, but also the potential risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immediately following gynaecomastia surgery, there is a risk of the following complications, although these usually subside after a short time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Swelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bruises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Numbness in the chest area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Long-term or more serious complications following gynaecomastia surgery may include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Post-operative bleeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wound-healing disorders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thromboses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nipple deformities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relief deformation of the fabric<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patients should always consult an experienced surgeon with extensive expertise \u2013 but even then, potential complications can never be completely ruled out. After all, it is still a surgical procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wer-seine-gynakomastie-op-versichert-ist-vor-teuren-nachbehandlungen-geschutzt\">Anyone who takes out insurance to cover their gynaecomastia operation is protected against the cost of expensive follow-up treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurance covering the costs of follow-up treatment following gynaecomastia surgery can offer patients a significant degree of financial security should complications arise after the operation and further treatment be required. If the health insurance provider has not covered the cost of the gynaecomastia surgery, it is highly unlikely that it will cover the costs of any follow-up treatment either. Patients will therefore have to bear these costs in full themselves, unless they have taken out insurance to cover follow-up costs in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 4beauty follow-up costs insurance offers patients favourable terms: the cover protects against the specific risks associated with surgical and minimally invasive treatments, and the policy term can be tailored to suit individual needs. This allows treatment costs of up to 300,000 euros to be covered securely and reliably. Patients can take out this follow-up costs insurance online in just a few clicks \u2013 and can do so up to 24 hours before the scheduled procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">When will the health insurance cover the cost of gynaecomastia surgery?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Health insurance funds generally only cover the costs of medically necessary operations. In the case of gynaecomastia surgery, this may be possible in individual cases, provided that the condition causes significant psychological or physical impairment.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the procedure is purely for cosmetic reasons, the patient will not only have to bear the cost of the operation itself, but will also be responsible for all costs arising from any potential complications and the resulting follow-up treatment. It may therefore be worth taking out insurance to cover follow-up costs before undergoing gynaecomastia surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">How much does insurance cover for gynaecomastia surgery cost?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taking out insurance to cover the follow-up costs of male breast surgery is a sensible decision in the long term, as it helps to avoid the potentially high financial burden of any necessary follow-up treatment.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the insurance cover is taken out for one year, a one-off payment of 159 euros is due. For a three-year term, the gynaecomastia surgery insurance costs 265 euros.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">On what terms is follow-up costs insurance available for gynaecomastia surgery?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4beauty\u2019s follow-up care insurance offers patients numerous benefits when undergoing medical aesthetic procedures \u2013 whether minimally invasive or surgical:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A hassle-free purchase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible terms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bookable up to 24 hours before the treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fast payout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cover of up to 300,000 euros<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free choice of doctor for follow-up treatment(s)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d like to find out more about 4beauty\u2019s follow-up costs insurance, we\u2019d be happy to advise you in a face-to-face meeting!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pronounced male breasts can be a real source of distress \u2013 gynaecomastia surgery often provides a solution. 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