Can my insurance cover back fat surgery?

Question

My back fat is huge and it even looks bigger then double d's I'm so embarrassed but it hurts my back. It's so painful I work out but nothing works. My Boobs are smaller then my back. I feel like it's affecting my back. I know insurance covers breast reduction to help people back. But this is weight pulling down on my back

Reza Momeni, MD, FACS · Answer

No insurance company I've every come across covers cosmetic surgery for fat removal.  They consider any surgery for appearance to be non-health related, and rightly so.  Insurance is for health, unfortunately not for elective appearance surgery.  We run into this distinction every day in our practice.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Insurance will not cover removal of fat on the back as it will be considered cosmetic.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. Based on your description, you may be a good candidate for waistline contouring liposuction of your back.  This can greatly improve your overall shape with a
smaller waist.  Unfortunately, insurance providers will not cover this.  Make sure you specifically
look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this
surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.  The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Janet Turkle, MD · Answer

Typically insurance will not cover this type of surgery. Please see a board certified plastic surgeon for looking at your options to improve your issue. Best of luck!

John Paul Tutela, MD · Answer

Thanks so much for reaching out.   Insurance coverage would be unlikely in your case.  It has become increasingly difficult to get insurance companies to cover plastic surgery.

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