POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck Revision REVIEWS
Revision TT & breast lift (No Implants). I'm in LOVE with my results! (Post-Massive weight loss reconstructive surgery)
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I had a second opinion consult 2 months after my...
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I had a second opinion consult 2 months after my TT with another surgeon.. I felt I wasn't pulled tight enough.. and I was right! Planning on a revision in the future. The new doctor agreed with my concerns.. I could have been pulled tighter and he wants to lower my scar. He's going to see if tricare will cover the revision since they covered the initial surgery, and if they don't he is waiving his fee for me (very kind since he didn't do the TT originally!). I'd be looking at $4,700 for the revision if insurance doesn't help out.. which is a very good deal if you ask me! I see him again in 4 months - still too early out to jump into the revision... and I'm going to have to wait until the tax return if insurance doesn't pay for the revision. I'm just happy I have a game plan and a surgeon I fully trust! Also planning on a breast lift too depending if I can save the cash. Now - patience.
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Replies (4)
August 12, 2013
Hi Jessmmmkay! I'm excited for you! Glad to hear you've got a plan! Shame on that first doctor!
June 23, 2016
That's great news!!!! How were you able to get tricare to cover initially? I had Lipo specifically for fat transfers into my breast after a bilateral mastectomy and botched breast reconstruction leaving me with saggy skin and residual fat that wasn't harvested.
UPDATED FROM ChangedSpirit
4 months pre
Approved!
Approved by my insurance for the revision! Now.. the wait for my appointment! I also got approved for a breast lift.. I'm truly lucky!
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October 8, 2013
Hi! I can understand how you feel completely... I too am considering a revision and seeking a third opinion early next month. Was supp to get a midi tt which I think is between a mtt and ftt but to only find out 3 weeks later that my upp ab muscles were not plicated... Hence I now have a bulge above bb :(( it's definitely not nice..
June 23, 2016
How did he get insurance to pay for it I need a revision and would love if insurance paid!
UPDATED FROM ChangedSpirit
3 months pre
Scheduled!
January 17th is my revision TT and breast lift! :) I'm on the cancellation list.. so hopefully I can get in sooner! Either way, I'm happy this is happening!
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October 17, 2013
So happy for you! Mine is Oct 24th, it flew by! Yours will too!
November 18, 2013
I'm in the same boat, but luckily my original Dr addresses my loose skin before I could even speak at my 6 wk appt so I'm now in the process of lining up with revision with him.
January 1, 2014
Congrats! HOw in the world did you get insurance to cover the revision?
January 1, 2014
Thanks! Probably because I still have rashes and excess skin because the first surgeon didn't do much at all. So it's still considered medical necessity.
January 1, 2014
but in all honesty, I'm not 100% sure. I know the rashes and excess skin I still had were the reasons behind me getting this second opinion. As far as insurance goes.. my new surgeon handled that process. I didn't have to really do anything.
Keep us up to date on everything!!