I’m a petite woman 5’1 weighed 125 when I got pregnant with twins. God knows how, but I made it full term. I had healthy 6lbs babies each! Of course my body is destroyed and I was wondering would insurance cover it at all? Is this always considered cosmetic or are they’re instances in which it will be covered?
July 9, 2018
Answer: Abdominal repair/insurance coverage after twins - I’m in need of an abdominal repair. Congratulations on successfully carrying and delivering healthy twins!I have never had an "insurance" entity authorize tummy tuck surgery. In other words, insurance companies do not consider this operation medically necessary. Sometimes, however insurance companies will cover excision of lower abdominal wall skin/apron; this operation is called a panniculectomy. When the time is right, seek consultation with well experienced board certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you would be pleased with. It will be important to educate yourself about the potential risks/complications associated with surgery and have a good idea of realistic expectations. Keep in mind, that it is a major operation, associated with a significant physical (and often emotional) recovery period. Having enough help/support at home for yourself and children will be important part of the planning process.
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July 9, 2018
Answer: Abdominal repair/insurance coverage after twins - I’m in need of an abdominal repair. Congratulations on successfully carrying and delivering healthy twins!I have never had an "insurance" entity authorize tummy tuck surgery. In other words, insurance companies do not consider this operation medically necessary. Sometimes, however insurance companies will cover excision of lower abdominal wall skin/apron; this operation is called a panniculectomy. When the time is right, seek consultation with well experienced board certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you would be pleased with. It will be important to educate yourself about the potential risks/complications associated with surgery and have a good idea of realistic expectations. Keep in mind, that it is a major operation, associated with a significant physical (and often emotional) recovery period. Having enough help/support at home for yourself and children will be important part of the planning process.
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July 9, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck coverage I'm sorry to say, but insurance does not cover stretched out skin or diastasis after babies. If you have a true hernia then yes, but even then it doesn't cover skin excision, and so it then becomes cosmetic. I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I deal with this issue and treat moms who've suffered from the same problem on a daily basis. It's a very worthwhile procedure, and can certainly restore you back to your original form.
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July 9, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck coverage I'm sorry to say, but insurance does not cover stretched out skin or diastasis after babies. If you have a true hernia then yes, but even then it doesn't cover skin excision, and so it then becomes cosmetic. I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I deal with this issue and treat moms who've suffered from the same problem on a daily basis. It's a very worthwhile procedure, and can certainly restore you back to your original form.
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