Will I Have to Pay for Labiaplasty if I Am Under 16 and Have Been Referred by my Doctor?

asked 1 year ago by Emily6312
Latest answer by Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
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7 answers to Will I Have to Pay for Labiaplasty if I Am Under 16 and Have Been Referred by my Doctor?

Labiaplasty may be covered by insurance

Insurance companies will only cover procedures they (not doctors or patients) feel are medically necessary. Each insurance company is different, and has different requirements. If you are having symptoms such as rashes, infections, open wounds, hygeine problems, painful intercourse, difficulty with daily activities and exercise, there is a chance the labiaplasty may be covered by insurance. If you would like to change the appearance for cosmetic reasons, it will not be covered by insurance.... more

Anita Patel, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Labiaplasty coverage with insurance

Some insurance companies will pay for a labiaplasty, but this is a rarity rather than the exception. Check with your insurance company first and ask them what their coverage is for that procedure.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

LABIAPLASTY NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE

Labiaplasty is not covered by insurance in the majority of cases even when referred by a physician. drcordoba.com Dr. Carlos Cordoba MDCM, CSPQ, FRCS, FACS Plastic & Esthetic Surgeon 4055 Ste-Catherine O. Suite 100 Montreal, QC. Canada H3Z 3J8 514-932-7667

Carlos Cordoba, MD
Montreal Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction - Insurance Coverage

Hi Emily6312, Simply being referred from one doctor to another does not necessarily guaranteed coverage - for this or any other procedure or service. Each insurance company is different and, increasingly, it requires more and more precise connections and discussions with your own insurance company, to find out what the "rules" are, before you proceed with the surgery. Labiaplasty, although often correcting an area that may be symptomatic and causes lots of problems,... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Labiaplasty

Labiaplasty is considered a cosmetic procedure even though many women seek to undergo the procedure to relieve discomfort. Insurance companies generally do not regard the procedure as medically necessary as it is difficult to prove such discomfort.

Pedy Ganchi, MD
Ridgewood Plastic Surgeon

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