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Will Insurance Cover Keloid Removal from C-section?

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DianaGallJul 25, 2009
My scar tissue has become very painful over the past 5 years causing severe back and abdominal pain due to scar tissue.Would this be considered cosmetic if the old scar was removed along with excess skin?

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