53 y/o male, 6'1", 300 lbs. non-smoker on disability for back injury (L1-L5 - 2 bulging, 3 herniated). Other med problems - Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm w/o rupture, Asthma, Sleep Apnea. Doctors say abdomen is causing pressure on my diaphragm adding to diff breathing and to back pain. Only exercise I get is walking through stores. I have lost 10 pounds in past 13 months. Will abdominal liposuction help with my breathing and help ease some of the back pain? If so can I get insurance to pay?
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August 27, 2018
Answer: Will abdominal liposuction help with my medical conditions? If so, is there a way to get insurance to cover it (even partially)?
Based on your picture you seem to be a good candidate for facetite to tighten the area, an in-person consultation would be best for a detailed exam and evaluation.Always see a board certified PS.
It would be difficult to give an appropriate assessment without an in-person examination. Liposuction of the inner thighs is not uncommon and most have shown great results. It is perhaps the amount of fat removed which causes the sagging of the skin. The best course of action would be to...
I can understand your frustration with the swelling and still looking bigger. You are still early in your post-op period and swelling is normal. Tumescent technique is the standard for liposuction, so that's not an issue. As for the amount that was removed, 1700cc's, don't get...
