I have been over weight my entire life and finally lost weight, now my arms are so disgusting and flabby. My biceps measure 17.7 in. I am so disgusted with them! I live pay check to pay check and can not afford to pay for the whole procedure. Is there anyway to get my insurance company to cover some of it? Thanks in advance, for taking the time to read my question.
April 18, 2013
Answer: Arm Lifting and Insurance Coverage?
Sorry, but arm lifting surgery is generally not a “covered procedure” by insurance companies that I know of.
Arm lifting surgery can be an excellent operation for the right patient. The ideal patient has loose skin/adipose tissue of the upper arms ( sometimes patients called the area “bat wings”), especially common after significant weight loss. This operation is best done when patients have achieved a long-term stable weight.
Understandably, one of the main concerns/downsides of the arm lift surgery is a resulting scar. Careful planning of the operation is critical in executing the operation and determining the final position of the resulting scar. In my opinion, a scar that ends up along the very lower border of the upper arm is the best tolerated scar, since it is hard to see from the front or back when a patient's arms are by his/her side.
You may find it attached link helpful as you do your research.
Best wishes.
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April 18, 2013
Answer: Arm Lifting and Insurance Coverage?
Sorry, but arm lifting surgery is generally not a “covered procedure” by insurance companies that I know of.
Arm lifting surgery can be an excellent operation for the right patient. The ideal patient has loose skin/adipose tissue of the upper arms ( sometimes patients called the area “bat wings”), especially common after significant weight loss. This operation is best done when patients have achieved a long-term stable weight.
Understandably, one of the main concerns/downsides of the arm lift surgery is a resulting scar. Careful planning of the operation is critical in executing the operation and determining the final position of the resulting scar. In my opinion, a scar that ends up along the very lower border of the upper arm is the best tolerated scar, since it is hard to see from the front or back when a patient's arms are by his/her side.
You may find it attached link helpful as you do your research.
Best wishes.
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May 17, 2016
Answer: Brachioplasty and Insurance Coverage
In my experience, arm lifts (brachioplasties) are never covered by insurance.
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May 17, 2016
Answer: Brachioplasty and Insurance Coverage
In my experience, arm lifts (brachioplasties) are never covered by insurance.
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