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You need to schedule an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Documentation will have to be submitted to your insurance company. Approval of payment of the operation has various components such as what your plan is.
Every insurance company has criteria that determines whether a procedure meets medical necessity. A consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon can help determine if you are an appropriate candidate for a panniculectomy, and your particular insurance policy may not have that as a covered benefit. Best wishes.
Very rarely. They require proof of intractable rashes, treated with IV antibiotics for a full year in addition to fulfilling many other criteria, including a weight loss of over 100 pounds. They do not want to pay for anything cosmetic.
Thank you for your question and photo! You are a canidate for a panniculectomy, depending on your deisired goals I suggest you seek a board certifed plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns. Best of luck!Dr Dhaval Patel Double Board Certifed Plastic Surgeon Chicago Hoffman Es...
Thank you for your question regarding whether a panniculectomy will address loose, rippled abdominal skin, especially for someone who is fit and slender like you. A panniculectomy primarily focuses on removing excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen (the "apron" area), but it may not provide...
Without doing an examination or seeing photo's it is hard to say Panniculectomy and abdominoplasties tend to leave residual numbness along some of the abdomen, a lot of times permanently. Swelling can linger on for months, however a portion of the abdomen or mons pubis that is grossly more...
Thank you for your question regarding how long to wait after a panniculectomy before getting pregnant. It’s understandable to be concerned about your friend's health, especially with the stress that both surgery and pregnancy can place on the body. In general, most plastic surgeons recommend w...
This is a great question. Panniculectomy, even without adding the upper abdominal contouring, is one of the most satisfying procedures for our patients. As you are aware the panniculectomy addresses only the lower abdomen skin and fat excess while a full tummy tuck addresses the entire...
Hi MGarcia0504 Pain, swelling and discomfort post-op can all be part of the normal recovery process. The 6 weeks for a compression garment is usually only a guide - some of my patients find it more comfortable to wear for a longer time. Have you had a face-to-face post-op checkup with your...
