Does Medicaid cover plastic surgery to remove keloids if deemed medically necessary?

January 20, 2017
Asked By:mavemi in Las Vegas, NV

I have two keloids on the cartilage of my ears that grew extensively larger during my pregnancy, and continued to grow after giving birth. All the dermatologists I've met with have recommended surgical removal. I currently have Medicaid, is there any place which takes that insurance? If not, what would an out-of-pocket cost run?

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January 25, 2017

Answer: Keloid Scar Solutions -- Fraxel, 5fu/steroids, pulsed dye/vbeam/yellow laser, microneedling/prp

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 25, 2017

Answer: Keloid Scar Solutions -- Fraxel, 5fu/steroids, pulsed dye/vbeam/yellow laser, microneedling/prp

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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