Hair transplant - medically necessary procedure?

November 3, 2015
Asked By:sharonson in Port Carbon, PA

I know this friend of mine. He is physically disabled, history of depression n suicide He looks at himself in the mirror n he sees a boy, he doesn't feel like a man, etc for quite a while now . He has made his mine set on getting a beard transplant. So my question is, due to to his history and diagnosis of depression, will neighborhood health plan consider this procedure as medical necessary surgery/procedure? Or is it still considered cosmetic and thereby won't be covered ?

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November 18, 2015

Answer: Hair transplants are considered cosmetic

Tim Neavin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 18, 2015

Answer: Hair transplants are considered cosmetic

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November 4, 2015

Answer: Hair transplant or beard transplant is not a medical necessity and insurance will not cover the surgery.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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November 4, 2015

Answer: Hair transplant or beard transplant is not a medical necessity and insurance will not cover the surgery.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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November 4, 2015

Answer: Beard Transplant Cosmetic

November 4, 2015

Answer: Beard Transplant Cosmetic

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