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Traditional Brow Lift Insurance coverage
I want to have a Traditional Brow Lift. I want it in order to be able to see better. My insurance will cover this. My question is. Can the insurance make the decision on what type lift is performed? If I hold a ruler in front of forehead, mark lines on forehead while drooped, then raise brows I end up with all most one inch difference. I am also considering a Face lift at the same time.
3 answers to “Traditional Brow Lift Insurance coverage”
A: They can't dictate what procedure is best
If you have significant brow ptosis as it sounds like you have, I would not recommend doing an endoscopic anyways. I always favor the endoscopic approach as I feel it is a nice approach. But if you have significant ptosis then an open approach would be the better option. Hope that helps guide you somewhat.
A: They can't dictate the kind of surgery, only if it is medically necessary
If you have seen an ophthalmologist and they have determined that you have visual field obstruction and need a brow lift, that should be all the insurance needs to know. Whether it is an open coronal lift, an endoscopic lift or a direct brow lift above the eyebrows shouldn't be their decision.
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5 Mar 2009
Thank You for your help & answering my question. Yes I have seen an Ophthalmologist. I had Upper & lower Lid lift in 1991. It seems to be just fine and long lasting. I will be seeing dermatologist on Wed to see about chemical peal.I will ask him to recommend a someone to do the Brow Lift. I think I will have a Face lift at the same time. Once again Thank You for your help.