Insurance coverage for procedures after Breast Lift and Tummy Tuck?

I recently had a Breast Lift and an anchor Tummy Tuck. My question is I now need my pubic area, thighs, and Butt lifted, along with my arms done. My insurance company paid for my BL and TT.

I am wondering will they cover the rest? And they don't but cover the hospital and anesthesia. What is a ball park figure for having all of these done at the same time?

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A: Insurance coverage for procedures after Breast Lift and Tummy Tuck?

Peter A. Aldea, MD

You must have the best medical insurance on the American market. I have NEVER seen or heard of an insurance company knowingly pay for post massive weight loss body contouring procedures much less for touch ups for such procedures. (Maybe your Plastic surgeon could be persuaded to lecture at one of our national... more

A: Insurance for tummy tuck and breast lift

Steven H. Schuster, MD

I must say that without knowing your history this is almost unheard of unless you have a very high end policy. For several years the insurance companies were paying for these procedure after gastric bypass surgery and massive weight loss. Their policies have changed greatly and have never had a case where the... more

A: Insurance coverage following Massive weight loss or bariatric surgery

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

I am quite surprised that your insurance company covered these procedures. This is very unusual. That having been said, I would consult with the surgeon who performed the previous procedures and have him/her compose a letter discussing these procedures with your insurance company. That is most likely to... more

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