Plastic Surgery Terms for Weight Loss Patients

[TeresaL 0]

Hi

I saw your post about plastic surgery. What doctors are best at tummy tucks in Oklahoma?

[mzreeda 1]

due to so many infections (rashes ) under the breast and arms its not cosmo' its medical and my insurance is covering 100%!!! yahoooooo however im waiting til ireach my total goal (20 pounds to go) which all had started b4 lapband, now from what i heard if you had more than 2 infections, rashes they are to cover because its medical..check it out b4 spending money

[no_average_woman 1]

Does anyone Know anyone that has had Apron on Tummy, and Arms done that is on Medicare? Medicare was really good about covering 80% of Lapband. Was not sure if they are as Cooperative about covering PS that is Medically necissary after all weight is lost,

[Esime 9]

I work for an excellent group of plastic surgeons... I will eventually will have surgery and I'm here if anyone has questions... There is a surgery that is covered by your insurance company if proven medically necessary... It's called a panniculectomy. The difference between that and a Tummy Tuck is that they only remove the excess skin versus tightening the muscles of the abdomen. If deemed medically necessary, your insurance company should pay for it

[Fab Karen 0]

great post now i know exactly what surgery is for me thanks for the information

[Fab Karen 0]

anyone from New Jersey that could recommend a top notch plastic surgeon in the NY/NJ area, for Lipo, breast lift and possibly a Tummy Tuck? and how much do they cost? Insurance ( I have Aetna) pay for any of it?

TRY DR. ROSE IN FREEHOLD NJ HE IS RECOMMENDED FROM MY SURGEON FOR ALL BAND AND GASTRIC PLASTRIC SURGERY.

[cathy45 9]

Wow. Thanks. I thought I would need a Tummy Tuck but I am pretty sure that after the weight loss, I would need the pann...... (the last one). I already have a lot of skin that hangs down over that area as a result of my pregnancies. Have hopes that insurance may cover it.

Wow. Thanks. I thought I would need a tummy tuck but I am pretty sure that after the weight loss, I would need the pann...... (the last one). I already have a lot of skin that hangs down over that area as a result of my pregnancies. Have hopes that insurance may cover it.

I do as well and hope with the loss of weight I can have this done

[Esime 9]

Just letting you all know, I work for a plastic surgeon (I had LapBand surgery over 4yrs ago)- and most of those surgeries are not covered by insurance. The panniculectomy is covered with proof of photographs showing the "apron" which is a lot of hanging skin. I'm not sure if this applies to all insurance companies out of state. But in NY it's very hard to have those procedures covered. I had a mastopexy/augmentation last year and I paid for it.

Good luck!

[PRIMADONA60 10]

Good to know thank you

[cleofet 2]

Hi everyone,

I am just about ready to start my hunt for a good plastic surgeon. I live in Gretna Louisiana (New Orleans) and if anyone knows of a good doctor that does panniculectomy and Brachroplasty (abdomen and upper arms) in this area please let me know. Thanks guys.

[AKMama 36]

What was incorrect?

Its a leg lift and the info you were given is incorrect.

[NewLife'sGr8 241]

Interesting thread

Edited October 30, 2014 by NewLife'sGr8

[sophiastuffin 19]

Helpful post!

[SunshineEyes 0]

I lost 300 pounds and keep it off and I 10 years Graduate.

I have documentation with my Doctor on all the issues!

I know my Insurance will approve all my reconstruction surgeries!

What the process get started?

Thank you

Sherri

[Lap_dancer 8]

I lost 300 pounds and keep it off and I 10 years Graduate.

I have documentation with my Doctor on all the issues!

I know my Insurance will approve all my reconstruction surgeries!

What the process get started?

Thank you

Sherri

Congrats Sherri, well done. I can tell you one thing, insurance has changed incredibly since I began my weight loss journey. I had a reduction and lift 10 mos. ago for breasts. Process was to find a plastic surgeon in my network, make an appt. go see, I know your problems are the same that most all of us have had. My surgeon had a form to check off everything, and it really was just about everything we have going on which I call 'the issue with the extra tissue'. Next step was my primary sent one page from two years ago that showed I had gone to see him and in that visit had X problem and he had noted 'plastic surgeon?' Sent that to the plastic surgeon who submitted photos, my form I filled out. They were so confident it was covered, they booked the surgery date my first visit. So they submitted the paperwork, images and surgery date for authorization, approved in I want to say less than 2 weeks. I have Humana.