Does Insurance Cover Botox or Not?

May 28, 2009
Asked By:Mike in Georgia in Atlanta

I have heard both information that insurance covers Botox and that it doesn't. I was hoping to get some clarification on this subject, and how well is it to proceed if insurance is a possibility? Thanks so much for your help in advance.

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November 2, 2017

Answer: Best to ask your insurance provider

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Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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November 2, 2017

Answer: Best to ask your insurance provider

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Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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November 25, 2018

Answer: Insurance

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 25, 2018

Answer: Insurance

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 2, 2017

Answer: Insurance coverage for Botox

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Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
November 2, 2017

Answer: Insurance coverage for Botox

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Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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May 29, 2009

Answer: BOTOX Cosmetic is not covered by insurance.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 29, 2009

Answer: BOTOX Cosmetic is not covered by insurance.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
June 19, 2009

Answer: Insurance covers BOTOX for medical problems not cosmetic.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
June 19, 2009

Answer: Insurance covers BOTOX for medical problems not cosmetic.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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