Under what conditions would my insurance company cover a tummy tuck? (I have major scar tissue after a c section that wasnt performed properly) if so what doctor would do the procedure?
Answer: Tummy tuck Hello. Insurance does not cover cosmetic procedures such as tummy tuck. If you are concerned about your scar your insurance may cover a scar revision. At your consultation of a tummy tuck is the right procedure for you, you will be provided an exact quote and be able to determine how to proceed.
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Answer: Tummy tuck Hello. Insurance does not cover cosmetic procedures such as tummy tuck. If you are concerned about your scar your insurance may cover a scar revision. At your consultation of a tummy tuck is the right procedure for you, you will be provided an exact quote and be able to determine how to proceed.
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January 23, 2016
Answer: Under what conditions would my insurance company cover a tummy tuck? Thank you for your question. It sounds as if you have suffered a tethered C-section incision, where scar tissue has pulled your scar down to the muscles of your lower abdomen. In this case your insurance company may cover what's termed a "scar revision." Tummy tucks are cosmetic procedures designed to remove excess skin and adipose tissue of the abdomen while also tightening the stomach muscles. These tummy tucks are considered cosmetic and not covered by insurance. Hope that this helps.
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January 23, 2016
Answer: Under what conditions would my insurance company cover a tummy tuck? Thank you for your question. It sounds as if you have suffered a tethered C-section incision, where scar tissue has pulled your scar down to the muscles of your lower abdomen. In this case your insurance company may cover what's termed a "scar revision." Tummy tucks are cosmetic procedures designed to remove excess skin and adipose tissue of the abdomen while also tightening the stomach muscles. These tummy tucks are considered cosmetic and not covered by insurance. Hope that this helps.
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January 22, 2016
Answer: Insurance coverage for a tummy tuck In the situation you described you may be able to get insurance to cover a scar revision. However, a tummy tuck is a much more involved procedure which entails resecting excess skin, tightening the muscle, recreating an umbilicus, and recontouring the entire abdomen. This is almost never covered by insurance as it is an elective cosmetic procedure.
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January 22, 2016
Answer: Insurance coverage for a tummy tuck In the situation you described you may be able to get insurance to cover a scar revision. However, a tummy tuck is a much more involved procedure which entails resecting excess skin, tightening the muscle, recreating an umbilicus, and recontouring the entire abdomen. This is almost never covered by insurance as it is an elective cosmetic procedure.
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January 22, 2016
Answer: Under what conditions would my insurance company cover a tummy tuck? Insurance may cover a scar revision for the C-section scar, but it will not cover a tummy tuck.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA
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January 22, 2016
Answer: Under what conditions would my insurance company cover a tummy tuck? Insurance may cover a scar revision for the C-section scar, but it will not cover a tummy tuck.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA
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January 22, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck not covered Thank you for your question.There is no situation where an insurance company will pay for a cosmetic tummy tuck. Some insurance companies will pay for a Panniculectomy, which is removal of the excess hanging skin of the abdomen. A panniculectomy is usually performed after extreme weight loss and there are strict requirements that need to be met in order for it to be covered by the insurance.
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January 22, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck not covered Thank you for your question.There is no situation where an insurance company will pay for a cosmetic tummy tuck. Some insurance companies will pay for a Panniculectomy, which is removal of the excess hanging skin of the abdomen. A panniculectomy is usually performed after extreme weight loss and there are strict requirements that need to be met in order for it to be covered by the insurance.
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