Is liposuction for lipedema covered by insurance?

Many insurance companies have medical policies that can possibly cover lipedema surgery. The insurance companies very restrictive "medical necessity" and plan restrictions that make it unlikely for many people to get coverage. The individual policies are complex, and the process for submitting for insurance authorization can be lengthy. First, you should get a summary of your plan benefits to see if coverage is even an option. Please know that even when the insurance company covers part of the cost, the patient will usually still have to pay a significant amount. We are able to get insurance coverage for some of our lipedema patients, however it is getting very difficult.

It would depend on your insurance and plan options.  Typically liposuction is considered a cosmetic procedure.

It's difficult to answer whether this will be covered by insurance. For best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most the most improvement. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer