I have mitochondrial disease and I gained 45 lbs from taking a medication to control disease progression. Recently I have been working out to address the weight gain however there are a few areas that I am having trouble burning fat off with cardio. The fat needs to go because extra fat causes the disease to progress and flare up. I cannot afford liposuction and I am curious if I can get the procedure covered due to my condition.
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March 29, 2016
Answer: Liposuction and Insurance
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
The cost of liposuction like other procedure vary considerably across
the country and even in the same area depending on the cost structure.
More expensive cities such as Toronto, New York or Los Angeles, or areas with
fewer board certified plastic surgeons may be more expensive than South...
I have performed calf liposuction on selected patients over the last 2 decades and have had very satisfactory to excellent results consistently. I find the results of it to be quite worthwhile for properly selected patients and have not seen any complications at all. Complications however occur...
You could likely do non invasive options like sculpsure or ultrashape but my suggestion would be a hi definition 4D contouring procedure to get the definition and shaping at the same time immediately . Best, Dr. emer.
