Does Medicare cover cosmetic surgery?
No. Medicare does not pay for most cosmetic surgery.
What will you pay?
With Original Medicare: You pay the full cost.
With a Medicare Advantage plan: Some Medicare Advantage plans add this as an extra. Check what your plan pays. Compare plans near you.
What are the rules?
- Surgery to fix an injury, or to rebuild a breast after cancer, may be covered.
What should you do next?
Ask free Medicare counselingSource: Medicare.gov: Cosmetic surgery (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 21, 2026. Costs are for 2026. This is general information, not medical advice.