Can any pro bono work be done to help with weight loss surgery that is not covered and patient is unable to pay?

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I have lost 140 pounds naturally however i have gone up and down most of my life with my weight. I have never been able to wear a two piece and i really want to feel like a 27 year old. I have so much acess skin from the years of weight fluctuation until i took control of my mental health. I really need my skin removed i can not pay out of pocket at all and it effects me every day and I worked very hard to keep the weight off and maintain my weight. Insurance will not cover this

Rady Rahban, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there!  Congratulations on your weight loss!   Please reach out to my patient coordinator, Maggie, at our office line at 310.550.9855 or email her at maggie@radyrahban.com as we may have a unique opportunity for you.   She will be able to give you the details over the phone about this possible opportunity as well as details in general of what may be involved in your body lift procedure to rid your body of the excess skin leftover from your weight loss.

Nick Masri, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for your question, emamante. Congratulations on your weight loss!
It’s true that insurance companies rarely cover body lift procedures. However, it’s equally hard to find for pro bono body lifts because plastic surgery inherently has a lot of overhead costs. 
Maybe you can find a plastic surgeon who’s willing to waive his surgeon’s fee, but you almost always still have to pay for other plastic surgery costs like hospital fees and anesthesia.
I think that in your case, you have two options. First, contact medical schools that have plastic surgery training programs, wherein you get a chance to have discounted plastic surgery done by plastic surgery residents assisted by attending surgeons. 
Second, it’s best for you to save up for your body lift so that you can go to a reputable and board-certified plastic surgeon. Many plastic surgeons offer financing options that are easy on the pocket, so it’s best to discuss your predicament with them.

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