Can Medicaid cover Liposuction for me? I want my hips, thighs, back, stomach, and butt done.

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I have tried diets, exercise, everything I could think of to loss weight and nothing worked. I weight 197lbs and I want to go down to between 100lbs and 110lbs. Please help!!!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure for improved contour and definition.  Insurance doesn't cover cosmetic procedures.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Kirk Moore, MD · Answer

Medicaid is for NECESSARY procedures, only.Why should the US taxpayers pay for you to have a cosmetic procedure?  Additionally, liposuction is NOT a weight loss procedure, and not a substitute for good nutrition. You didn't get to 197lbs overnight, you won't get to 100lbs overnight! Eat right and exercise to enhance the result of the weight loss.Best.

Mariusz Sapijaszko, MD, FRCPC · Answer

This is a very important question and, personally, I think that some liposuction procedures should be covered and the benefit that they provide is much more than just cosmetic.At the same time, I do not think that medical plans cover these procedures.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and I am sorry that your weight loss has been difficult.  Unfortunately insurance companies deem liposuction as not "medically necessary" and will not cover the cost of surgery for weight reduction surgery.  Additionally liposuction that is done as a means of weight loss has been shown to not be effective in the long run for patients.  Talk to your family doctor about your non-surgical and surgical options at weight reduction, they are their to try and help you.  Best wishes.

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Medicaid will not cover liposuction. Other important thing is liposuction is not a weight loss procedure. You are looking for significant weight loss and unable to loose with diet and exercise. I recommend to see a bariatric surgeon for weight loss procedure

Gregory Sexton, MD · Answer

Liposuction is a tool for shaping, not for weight loss.Medicaid is a government program paid for by tax payers to help people with medical problems when they do not have the money to pay for it themselves. You problem is not an indication for liposuction, and it is not paid for with other peoples money, as it is considered a cosmetic procedure.If you need to lose weight, talk to your physician about a gastric bypass.

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