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Will medicaid cover Thermage for cellulite?

Will medicaid cover thermage for cellulite??.......I have it on my but in 3 spots and at the top of my legs, does medicaid cover this?

Doctor Answers 2

October 17th, 2015

Insurance and Cellulite

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Cellulite is a cosmetic problem and is not covered by any medical insurance. Thermage will help treat cellulite but health insurance will not cover cosmetic procedures like Thermage.

Learn more: http://www.michelegreenmd.com/thermage-skin-tightening

Michele S. Green, MD


New York Dermatologist
5.0 out of 5 stars 87 reviews

August 13th, 2015

No

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Cellulite is just a normal way that fat is stored and is very common in women. Medicaid will not cover this.
Joshua L. Fox, MD

Joshua L. Fox, MD
Long Island Dermatologic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 22 reviews

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