Will insurance cover removal of a sacrum fat pad since it causes me pain? If not, what is the average cost? (Photos)

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I have this fat pad on my sacrum and it seems to be growing bigger, and getting uncomfortable and painful although I live a healthy life style. I’m 18 years old. Differences after lipo?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello. Great question. I am sorry for your difficulties. Insurance does not cover any cosmetic insurance. For further details, I will suggest contacting your insurance provider directly. Prices for liposuction vary by location and surgeons. Contact a surgeon's office directly for further price details.

Tim Neavin, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Liposuction is not covered under insurance. I would advise you to
schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed
examination to discuss all possible treatment options and what your
expectations are.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear SaraG.123,
It is unlikely that insurance will cover the cost of your liposuction. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

SaraI appreciate your concerns and discomfort, however liposuction is rarely covered by insurance, even if used to alleviate pain in the area treated. Your area of lipodystrophy is fairly common and easily treated with traditional liposuction. Costs vary from city to city, however one area of liposuction usually runs between $3000 and $5000 in the New York City region. Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area for a full evaluation. Good luck.

Johnson C. Lee, MD · Answer

Thank you for your photo. Unfortunately insurance will not cover liposuction of the fat pad. It is best to have an in-office evaluation to get an accurate quote of the price of your surgery. Since the area does not appear to be very large, you should expect a lower price than the average body liposuction. It will also depend on the type and time of anesthesia which you will need. Hope this helps!Johnson C. Lee, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Liposuction will help for sacral fat pad. It will not be covered by insurance. Cost varies from place to place. Please consult with a board certified PS fro evaluation

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Unfortunately, insurance does not cover cosmetic surgeries. However, you should consult your insurance provider directly to get more information. If you are interested in a cosmetic procedure a Skype or FaceTime consultation with a VASER specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.
Respectfully, 
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Medical insurance does not and should not pay for liposuction.Having fat has never been associated with having pain and liposuction has never helped someone with pain.Allowing unnecessary waste makes insurance premiums higher for those of us who pay for them. Medical insurance is a community fund available for those who need medical care.I am not interested in paying for other peoples liposuction and so I fully agree with current rules letting people pay for their own cosmetic surgery.If you’re having lower back pain I suggest talking to your primary care doctor and getting a work up for back pain.Best, Mats Hagstrom MD

Sybile Val, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Liposuction is an elective procedure.  Medical insurance does not cover liposuction.   Consult with a plastic surgeon in your area for cost for this procedure.

Will insurance cover removal of a sacrum fat pad since it causes me pain? If not, what is the average cost? (Photos)

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