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Body dysmorphic disorder - does it qualify Lipo as a medical necessity, as opposed to a cosmetic procedure?

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I have body dysmorphic disorder and I was wondering if having BDD would help me get insurance to cover liposuction or bariatric surgery. My thoughts about my weight significantly affects my ability to function daily, but unlike others with BDD, those thoughts go away when I'm smaller, which was only achievable on phentermine. So- would insurance cover Lipo or bariatric surgery if I can prove it would greatly benefit my mental and emotional health?

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