Do insurance companies pay for any Liposuction procedure? I have United Health Care.

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Ankur Mehta, MD · Answer

They will not pay for cosmetic procedures. Liposuction Is considered a cosmetic procedure and therefore insurance companies will not cover liposuction.Ankur Mehta MD

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately liposuction is not deemed "medically necessary" by insurance companies and they will not cover the costs of the procedure.

Landon Pryor, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure and is not covered by insurance. I hope this helps.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Liposuction is an elective aesthetic body contouring procedure. It is not covered by health insurance.

Richard J. Wassermann, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for reaching out. Insurance companies will not pay for any liposuction what so ever. It is not a medical necessity, so cannot be covered. Best Wishes.

David P. Rapaport, MD, FACS · Answer

Cosmetic procedures, such as liposuction, are considered elective procedures and therefore are not covered by any insurance companies. You may consult your board-certified plastic surgeon's office to see if they have any financing options for you. Best of luck!

Keith Denkler, MD · Answer

Reconstructive breast surgery after cancer with residual fat bulges could be covered by an insurance company.  Cosmetic liposuction of the abdomen, flanks, thighs etc. would be considered cosmetic in nature.

Robert Brueck, MD · Answer

They do not.At least I have not seen them cover lipo and if they did they probably would not pay a decent fee.

Do insurance companies pay for any Liposuction procedure? I have United Health Care.

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