Policy: Gender Dysphoria Treatment
Policy Number: PUM 250-0039
Last Update: 2020-04-01
Issued in: Wisconsin

Breast Reconstruction:

Requirements for ... breast augmentation (augmentation mammoplasty and breast implants) in male-to-female (MtF) individuals: ... It is recommended (although not required) that male-to-female individuals undergo feminizing hormone therapy for a minimum of 12 months prior to breast augmentation surgery in order to maximize breast growth and obtain better surgical results.