Will insurance cover a mid face lift for angular cheilitis? (Photo)

September 5, 2018
Asked By:snoopster in Los Angeles, CA

Unhappy about a pouch of tissue next to mouth. I have had buccal removal and lipo in the area to remove as much fat but still protrudes. I had Botox fillers but unhappy with result so want surgery next, like a mid face lift to simulate the photo where I'm pulling and flattening the area. Also in pain from it. I have angular cheilitis from droopy mouth corners and it's been a source of pain and frustration for years for me. Will insurance cover? Don't care about scars. I just want my pain fixed

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January 8, 2019

Answer: Mid facelift

Scott C. Lindsay, DOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 8, 2019

Answer: Mid facelift

Scott C. Lindsay, DOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 10, 2018

Answer: Facelift and angular cheilitis

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 10, 2018

Answer: Facelift and angular cheilitis

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 9, 2018

Answer: Mid face lift

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 9, 2018

Answer: Mid face lift

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 7, 2018

Answer: Facelift

Samir Undavia, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 7, 2018

Answer: Facelift

Samir Undavia, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 7, 2018

Answer: It is highly improbable that your insurance would cover this.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
September 7, 2018

Answer: It is highly improbable that your insurance would cover this.

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

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