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Unfortunately insurance, including Medicare, does not cover cosmetic procedures. The definition of cosmetic surgery varies, though from an insurance perspective, cosmetic surgery refers to any surgery with the purpose to modify or improve the appearance of a physical feature with no specific medical reason to do so. A medical need could include a condition that causes significant physical dysfunction or psychological distress to a patient, but many health insurance companies have defined criteria to determine if the surgery meets the requirements for coverage.
This is generally considered a cosmetic operation and therefore, is not typically covered by an insurance plan.
A tummy tuck is a cosmetic procedure that is not covered by Medicaid. It is considered elective, non emergency, non life saving surgery, thus not covered by any insurance whatsoever.
Thank you for posting your question. Some patients undergoing a tummy tuck present with excess skin and fatty tissue of the pubic area (just below where a TT incision runs). These patients will benefit from concomittent contouring and lifting of the pubic area to achieve a smooth transition of ...
Thank you for your question. There are different options for scar therapy treatment. It will depend on how your scar looks like. You can use silicone based cream, silicone scar sheets and theres also laser treatment. I would suggest to contact your surgeon so he can evaluate which is your best ...
Hello, Maria. Thank you for your question and photographic evidence. After a tummy tuck it is very normal to see these kind of wounds. I can assure you that if your doctor has already seen you and recommended the antibiotics, then that's all you need. Do not worry since (believe it or not)...
