Does Medicaid pay for a fat transfer from stomach to butt?

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I want to suck fat out my stomach and put fat into buttocks

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

No.  This is considered cosmetic surgery.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA...........................

Matthew Schulman, MD · Answer

You certainly can get fat removed form your stomach and injected into your butt. It is called a Brazilian Butt Lift. This is an elective cosmetic procedure that is not covered by any insurance. You will have to pay out of pocket if you would like it done and will cost at least $8,000 in NYC and go as high as $15,000.

Ron Hazani, MD, FACS · Answer

Sorry. No, Medicaid does not cover fat transfer from stomach to butt since it is elective cosmetic surgery.

Sean Kelishadi, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  Medicaid does not cover any elective cosmetic surgery.  Fat transfer from the stomach to the buttock is not a "medically necessary " procedure but rather "cosmetic" in nature.  Therefore, insurance companies like Medicaid can not justify paying for these procedures.  Hope this helps!

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Buttock augmentation is not covered by medicaid.  This is a self-pay procedure.  Good luck in choosing the right doctor.

Does Medicaid pay for a fat transfer from stomach to butt?

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