Does insurance ever pay for malar mound/festoon treatment?

December 1, 2015
Asked By:veronica121 in New Orleans, LA

Wondering if insurance ever pays for malar mound treatment since it is disfiguring and caused by a defect in the skin. Does it depend on the severity. Mine are mild to moderate.

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April 28, 2016

Answer: Insurance and festoon removal

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April 28, 2016

Answer: Insurance and festoon removal

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December 16, 2015

Answer: Malar Mound/Festoon and Insurance

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December 16, 2015

Answer: Malar Mound/Festoon and Insurance

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 4, 2015

Answer: Insurance Coverage

Samuel Baharestani, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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December 4, 2015

Answer: Insurance Coverage

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February 20, 2018

Answer: Insurance for malar mounds

Sean R. Weiss, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 20, 2018

Answer: Insurance for malar mounds

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December 2, 2015

Answer: In a very rare situation, yes.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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December 2, 2015

Answer: In a very rare situation, yes.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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