I seriously doubt that Medicare will cover the procedure. Because Medicare doesn’t preauthorize procedures there is no way to know for sure ahead of time. Therefore your surgeon will expect payment ahead of time. You can always try billing Medicare but your chances of success are slim.
Unfortunately, this is not all that uncommon when there is a vertical component to the tunny tuck. It is a result of inadequate blood supply. In the vast majority of cases this will heal over time simply with good local wound care. Of course, this was not what you had hoped for and it often...
Dear abdominoplasty2018, What you are experiencing is very common and last for several months after surgery. Be patient and keep in contact with your surgeon. Best wishes. Dr. Gervais.
