I have been suffering from hidradenitis suppurativa for over a decade now, with most flares being on my inner thigh/bikini line. I have lost almost 50lbs so far but my belly hang and my thighs are continually causing outbreaks. I am unable to work out due to outbreaks it seems like a continued cycle. Would insurance cover the thighplasty due to the HS with doctors documentation? I believe the panniculectomy is covered I just wasn't sure about the thighplasty?
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Congratulations on your impressive weight loss! Your insurance may cover a panniculectomy if it can be deemed medically necessary. For a more complete result you may want to consider a tummy tuck. This not only would remove excess fat and skin, it would also correct abdominal wall laxity. ...
Congratulations on your impressive weight loss and commitment to your health! It is best to wait until you have reached your goal weight before proceeding with surgery. This will allow your surgeon to maximize your results. For a second surgery you would have to develop a pannus that once...
First, congratulations on your amazing 110-pound weight loss! That’s an incredible achievement. Based on your goals and the fact that you’re hoping to have children in the future, I’d recommend considering a tummy tuck unless you’re planning to have kids within the next year or so.
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