Will my insurance hip plus pay for a belly reduction (make me skinny)? (Photo)

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I have a 1 year old daughter I have really bad lower back pains I have trouble breathing at night when I lay down I need help can u help me

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Unfortunately, insurance does not cover a tummy tuck. Occasionally with documentation of recurrent infection they will pay for a panniculectomy (simply removing loose skin).#tt#tummytuck

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and photograph.I do agree that a panniculectomy would
improve the appearance of your abdomen and also add a functional change which
would improve your activities of daily living.That being said, the particular requirements of each insurance policy
differs by the plan, state, and company.Best to check in with your insurance company with regards to their
specific requirements.I wish you the
best of luck.

Joseph Mlakar, MD · Answer

No.  Tummy tuck surgery is cosmetic, and is not covered by insurance. Expect to pay about $8000.

William Andrade, MD · Answer

Hello, tummy tuck surgery is not usually an insured operation.  You could always check with your local provider but I suspect that this will be considered an elective procedure.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question, and I am sorry that your stomach is causing you lower back pain and difficulty breathing.  I would recommend your see your family doctor for a full abdominal examination.  It would be important to rule out a hernia that may be causing your symptoms before considering plastic surgery to remove your belly.  Based on what the cause of your symptoms is, your insurance company may pay to have it fixed, but it would be best to first obtain a diagnosis and then move on from there.

Jeffrey A. Sweat, MD · Answer

For certain indications, insurance will occasionally pay for a part of a tummy tuck, but never the entire procedure as part of it is consider to be cosmetic regardless of symptoms.  However, back pain is not an indication for insurance to get involved and neither is trouble breathing at night.  In fact, a tummy tuck could potentially make both of these problems worse and you should definitely be evaluated by your primary care doc for the troubles breathing.  If anything, the troubles breathing would make you a risky surgical candidate even if your insurance wasn't paying for the procedure.  Best of luck!

Carlos Burnett, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello. A belly reduction or panniculectomy would certainly help you with some of your ailments but you'll need to consult with a BCPS and your PCP to create a plan. Check with your iinsurance provider to see if they will cover this procedure. Dr. B

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

You will need to lose some significant weight before considering any tummy tuck/belly reduction procedure. With that weight loss you will likely develop a greater overlying abdominal pannus which could potentially qualify for an abdominal panniculectomy procedure. But that can only eventually be determined through an insurance predetermination process. But you must lose a lot of weight first.

Pedro M. Soler, Jr., MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photograph.I do agree that a panniculectomy would
improve the appearance of your abdomen and also add a functional change which
would improve your activities of daily living.That being said, the particular requirements of each insurance policy
differs by the plan, state, and company.Best to check in with your insurance company with regards to their
specific requirements.I wish you the
best of luck.

Brian J. Lee, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. By your description of symptoms and photo attached it is very unlikely that HIP Plus will pay for any reduction of the abdominal area. It looks and sound like you need a more healthful approach to weight loss that will reduce the fatty inside and outside the body. I would be happy to discuss with you since you are only an hour away from Fort Wayne.

Will my insurance hip plus pay for a belly reduction (make me skinny)? (Photo)

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