Tummy tuck for severe spine pain

It is indeed true that certain techniques in abdominoplasty can improve pelvic position and help with back pain. It is still a cosmetic procedure in classification and insurance coverage could be construed as insurance fraud, so be careful.

Thank you for your question. Insurance will never approve to pay for an abdominoplasty, as it is a cosmetic procedure. They sometimes will approve a panniculectomy, but you would need to provide documentation that you have lost over 100 pounds, and that you have had rashes/irritation that you have treated with topical creams and/or powders. They will also ask for photos to evaluate. I suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon who will be able to help you obtain the documentation insurance requires and can discuss a panniculectomy with you. Good luck.

Hi. For me your best option is solve your obseity problem firsst. Spine poblems gets worst with overweight. The use of compression garment after the TT will increase your pain. Lose weight first.International Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
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