Pro-Bono Labiaplasty?

asked 1 year ago by OrmondBeach in Ormond Beach, Fl
Latest answer by Anita Patel, MD
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Tags: age 18-24, free

Im only 20 years old and am EXTREMELY subconscious about my labias. I will not have intercourse, because of how I feel and the thought of how they look. It hurts when I ride a bike, when I wear tight jeans or sit in certain positions it hurts. Does any have the heart to help me out? I don't have a co signer for financing nor can I afford it. Its depressing.

5 answers to Pro-Bono Labiaplasty?

Labiaplasty under insurance

It's worth checking out if your insurance may cover this procedure. Insurance will only cover procedures that are "medically necessary". The insurance company ultimately decides what they consider medically necessary (not the doctor), but you can have a doctor submit for authorization based on your complaint of pain with daily activities. They will not cover it to improve how they look, but pain, rashes, or functional problems may be considered medical reasons for labiaplasty. more

Anita Patel, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.anitapatelmd.com

Labiaplasty

I agree with Dr. Placik. If there is a teaching hospital with plastic surgery residents, there may be an opportunity to have it done by one of the residents in training under the supervision of a board certified plastic surgeon. There are 4 training programs in Florida: University of Miami University of South Florida, Tampa University of Florida, Gainesville Cleveland Clinic, Weston Good luck.

Joseph Michaels, MD
Bethesda Plastic Surgeon

Pro Bono Labiaplasty

You may want to consider contacting your local university teaching program and find clinics where a professor may oversee residents in training.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Labiaplasty - Can't Afford This Cosmetic Procedure

In theory, this should not always, in my opinion, be considered a cosmetic procedure but the reality is that I don't know how successful one would be in obtaining insurance coverage. As with all procedures, it would depend on the individual and the insurance policy. This procedure, however, unlike something such as a breast reductions for significantly enlarged breasts, is not typically an insurance case, as you've suggested. The best approach, though, is to go to a... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Insurance covered labioplasty

Although labioplasty is considered cosmetic (improves normal structures) by many, it may also be a reconstructive (returns structures to normal) procedure. I have had some success in getting this procedure covered by insurance if symptoms can be demonstrated. In your case, you have pain with certain activities so that may be reasonable to see if your insurance plan will cover it.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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