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Insurance Coverage For Tummy Tuck?

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Can someone please explain to me why insurance will cover abdominoplasty after weight loss surgery, but not when it’s caused by childbirth? I have been to almost every cosmetic surgeon in my area, plus several general surgeons (hernia as well) and I’ve been told repeatedly that it is an elective procedure. I look 7 months pregnant. I do get back pain, but even with that, I was told it wouldn’t be covered by insurance. Thank you

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