I was approved for a breast reduction which I plan on getting shortly. But I want to go get another procedure at the same time which is liposuction in the back and stomach. I planned on paying for that out of pocket. Will the doctor complete the procedure if insurance is paying for the breast reduction and I'm paying for the Lipo ?
December 17, 2015
Answer: Breast reduction and liposuction? Thank you for your excellent question. Assuming you are a good candidate for both procedures, your plastic surgeon will be able to perform both during the same setting. There is additional planning and time requirements needed for the combined procedure so be sure to inform your doctor about your intentions. Hope this helps.
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December 17, 2015
Answer: Breast reduction and liposuction? Thank you for your excellent question. Assuming you are a good candidate for both procedures, your plastic surgeon will be able to perform both during the same setting. There is additional planning and time requirements needed for the combined procedure so be sure to inform your doctor about your intentions. Hope this helps.
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December 17, 2015
Answer: Breast reduction and liposuction? Thank you for the question. Yes, generally speaking, these types of combination surgical procedures are done routinely. However, you would be wise to be concerned about the safety of combination surgery; risks/possible complications do increase with increased length of surgery… It is best to evaluate each patient's suitability for combination surgery on an individualized basis. During this consultation process, after a complete history and physical, the SAFETY of combining these surgical procedures becomes of paramount importance. Plastic surgeon, anesthesia provider, duration of surgery, surgery facility all important considerations. Your best bet: choose your plastic surgeon very carefully; everything else including good judgment/advice/planning, anesthesia provider and safe surgery facility will follow. Best wishes.
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December 17, 2015
Answer: Breast reduction and liposuction? Thank you for the question. Yes, generally speaking, these types of combination surgical procedures are done routinely. However, you would be wise to be concerned about the safety of combination surgery; risks/possible complications do increase with increased length of surgery… It is best to evaluate each patient's suitability for combination surgery on an individualized basis. During this consultation process, after a complete history and physical, the SAFETY of combining these surgical procedures becomes of paramount importance. Plastic surgeon, anesthesia provider, duration of surgery, surgery facility all important considerations. Your best bet: choose your plastic surgeon very carefully; everything else including good judgment/advice/planning, anesthesia provider and safe surgery facility will follow. Best wishes.
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