I think that my doctor did my c section wrong, causing me to retain a pregnant look, and need for frequent urination. I have had 3 c sections and never had a problem with a stomach pouch or anything. During my second c section the doctor told me he was removing scar tissue before closing up. My first two scars were barley noticeable, this scar was much more noticeable. The doctor did not mention cutting out scar tissue.
Answer: I would like any scar tissue and extra fat taken out of my stomach area. Would OHIP would cover this? Its really tough to advise you specifically without actually examining you, but what you are describing does not sound like OHIP would fund it. Unless you have a fold of skin that hangs below your pubic bone OHIP specifically excludes you from getting a panniculectomy. It does sound like you genuinely have a medical issue (rather than a cosmetic one) and a system that claims to be as good as ours does should cover that, but unfortunately the reality of OHIP is completely different from the fiction that our government writes. The one good thing however, is that they will cover the cost of a consultation with a surgeon to see if you are in fact eligible. The only way to know for sure if you'd be covered or not is to have your family doctor refer you to a board-certified plastic surgeon to be examined. Best of luck!
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Answer: I would like any scar tissue and extra fat taken out of my stomach area. Would OHIP would cover this? Its really tough to advise you specifically without actually examining you, but what you are describing does not sound like OHIP would fund it. Unless you have a fold of skin that hangs below your pubic bone OHIP specifically excludes you from getting a panniculectomy. It does sound like you genuinely have a medical issue (rather than a cosmetic one) and a system that claims to be as good as ours does should cover that, but unfortunately the reality of OHIP is completely different from the fiction that our government writes. The one good thing however, is that they will cover the cost of a consultation with a surgeon to see if you are in fact eligible. The only way to know for sure if you'd be covered or not is to have your family doctor refer you to a board-certified plastic surgeon to be examined. Best of luck!
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March 28, 2016
Answer: Removing abdominal fat The Ontario Health Insurance Plan will not cover scar revision unless it is causing significant symptomatology, and does not cover body contouring surgery.Your issue of frequent urination should be investigated medically.Good luck.
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March 28, 2016
Answer: Removing abdominal fat The Ontario Health Insurance Plan will not cover scar revision unless it is causing significant symptomatology, and does not cover body contouring surgery.Your issue of frequent urination should be investigated medically.Good luck.
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March 25, 2016
Answer: I doubt it.... Based on what you described in your note, I doubt very much OHIP would pay for any surgery. OHIP is only interested in paying for operations that address serious medical issues, not Cosmetic issues. I hope this helps....Dr. Robert Shenker MD FRCSC
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March 25, 2016
Answer: I doubt it.... Based on what you described in your note, I doubt very much OHIP would pay for any surgery. OHIP is only interested in paying for operations that address serious medical issues, not Cosmetic issues. I hope this helps....Dr. Robert Shenker MD FRCSC
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Answer: OHIP coverage Dear Rosie87,
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