Hysterectomy ruined my stomach and my breast.

Hello,Thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear about your difficulty. It sounds like you are considering a tummy tuck and breast lift procedures due to sagging skin. These are considered cosmetic procedures so unfortunately there is not typically an OHIP component for those. I recommend that you book a consultation to meet with a board certified Plastic Surgeon who specialises in these procedures and discuss your needs and goals. It will be easier to advise you correctly when you have an exam and in-person conversation.All the best

Hello, in my experience OHIP will only cover breast lift and/or implant surgery for patients who have had breast cancer.  It is uncommon to get coverage for removal of abdominal skin, except in the circumstance that the excess skin hangs very low and causes significant morbidity.  OHIP specifically states that rashes/intertrigo in the skin fold are not one of the criteria for coverage.

I'm sorry to hear of the issues you have had. Surgery can be helpful to correct the concerns you have, but an examination and review of your medical history is needed to determine if you are a candidate. These procedures are considered cosmetic and are typically not covered by insurance.

Thank you for asking the question. Please post photographs with your questions for us to assess better. With the help of the photographs we can definitely suggest the ideal treatment for you. Good luck!Regards, Dr. Amit Gupta

Hello and thank you for your excellent question. I am sorry to hear about your past experiences. Certainly, surgery can help to remedy many of your concerns.  You will first need an in-person consultation to evaluate you for this procedure. Preoperative visualization and surgical simulation with the Crisalix system may help with your decision. Any treatment plan should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon.    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 in person with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!

Best,

Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS 

Harvard educated plastic surgeon