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The short answer is No. However in some cases with documentation of history of skin to skin contact wounds due to over hanging pannus or "apron" and or chronic lower back pain some insurances will cover a Panniculectomy. This is the removal of the over hanging skin. This would not include the plication (tightening) of the abdominal muscles. In my experience most plastic surgeon's do not take insurance for these types of procedures.All the best to you.
Medical insurance does not typically cover a tummy tuck procedure, which is considered cosmetic in nature.
Sorry, the chances of getting your tummy tuck paid for by insurance is extremely low. Insurance companies are wise to people trying to get tummy tucks paid for with their insurance. It is considered a purely cosmetic operation.
Medical insurance typically will not cover anything that is considered cosmetic.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
Well the unfortunate truth is that a cosmetic procedure is not something that will be covered by insurance. Almost by definition. Good luck!
Generally speaking, insurance will not cover a tummy tuck procedure or something that they deem cosmetic in nature.
Usually the medical insurance companies does not cover cosmetic surgery in Dominican Republic. I recommend you to investigate in your city.
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. Best wishes.
Looking at the photos from your previous posting, it will be unlikely for insurance to approve your surgery or part of it. Of note, your umblicus is higher in position for the average patient, you may have to accept a short vertical scar as a trade off.
From the attached photo, your umblicus seems to be fine for now. I recommend that you have it checked out by your surgeon. Meanwhile, try to keep the area clean and you may apply a topical antibiotic twice a day until you see him.
MGUS probably wouldn't interfere with a tummy tuck procedure. However, I would have your primary medical doctor provide a clearance note prior to surgery.
Thank you for your question. In general, I advise my patients to lose as much of their excess weight as possible before surgery. While you may look OK losing weight after your tummy tuck, it is possible that you will have a looser final result than if you lose the weight first....