Does any medical insurance covers a tummy tuck?

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in the past i had gastric bypass surgery and now i am gaining the weight back how can i lose it again i need alot of help

Adam Tattelbaum, MD · Answer

There was a time about 25 years ago when separation of the rectus muscles after childbearing known as diastasis rectus was something that could be covered for treatment under insurance.  Unfortunately, those days are long gone.  Generally speaking tummy tucks a purely cosmetic surgery and fee for service.If you have a true abdominal wall hernia some of the costs may be defrayed depending upon your plastic surgeon in your health plan but even that is a long shot.Some patients with excessive skin and severe rashes or irritations qualify for skin excision under the health plan but it is difficult to get these things approved an exquisitely rare.If cost is an issue for you I would suggest to interview a few plastic surgeons and see which one is the best value.  Value does not mean least expensive, but hopefully means the surgeon that you are most comfortable with but a reasonable price.Best

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Occasionally if there is an associated medical problem such as chronic skin irritation due to excess skin insurance may play a part. Most the time however they do not cover this type of elective surgery.

James E. Chappell, MD · Answer

Cosmetic abdominoplasty is not covered by any insurance I am aware of, but removal of extra skin after massive weight loss (panniculectomy) MIGHT be covered under certain conditions.  If you are gaining weight that is a whole other topic since we know that we never use abdominoplasty or panniculectomy as weight loss procedures.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Insurance will not cover a tummy tuck as it is considered cosmetic.  Some insurance companies may cover a panniculectomy.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your weight loss thus far; maintaining a healthy diet and exercise program will be your best bet when it comes to maintaining a long-term stable weight. Seeking advice from professionals such as  weight loss specialists/physicians, nutritionists and/or personal trainers may be in order. Body contouring surgery is not an answer when it comes to weight control.Generally speaking, unless there is some unusual circumstance, insurance companies generally do not cover tummy tuck surgery. In other words, insurance companies do not consider this operation medically necessary. Sometimes, however insurance companies will cover excision of lower abdominal wall skin/apron;  this operation is called a panniculectomy. Best wishes.

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