I've also been diagnosed with cushings disease what I want to know is will they also help me with a Tummy tuck and breast lift?

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Ive also been diagnosed with cushings desease and after they removed my adrenalglands because the tumor could not be found, ive lost alot of weight and am now sitting with a lobby tummy and breast. All these years ive been treated through the goverment hospitals. Groote schuur the best. So would they also do that without me having a medical aid?

Steven J. Rottman, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear of your recent medical problems. I am not familiar with the healthcare system in South Africa, but in the United States insurance providers will not pay for elective cosmetic surgery procedures. They will only cover procedures that they consider to be 'medically necessary'. It is worth having a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for more specific details. Hope this helps and good luck!

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

I am sorry to hear about your Cushings diagnosis. I don't think that the government will cover elective surgery such as a tummy tuck and breast lift. If it's something you decide to move forward with anyway, schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to discuss options. My best,
Dr. Sheila Nazarian
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Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and I am sorry to hear of your adrenal related issues.  If you are deemed a candidate for elective surgery such as a tummy tuck and breast lift, it is unlikely that the government will cover the expense of the procedures as they are deemed not medically necessary.  You may want to see board certified plastic surgeons in your area to have the best treatment options discussed.

Suzanne M. Quardt, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, breast lifts are almost always considered cosmetic in
nature, and therefore not covered by insurance plans or government
subsidies.The only exception to this is
a lower panniculectomy to remove excess lower abdominal skin and fat.

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.The only part of the surgery that may be covered is a lower
panniculectomy (removal of excess lower abdominal skin and fat), but the breast
lift will probably not be covered.I
hope this helps.

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