Plastic Surgery

Ok so my mom had wls done 4 yrs ago..lost 220lbs and has so much skin ... well she went to syracuse and rochester..and both places after telling her on the phone they could do it... said they couldnt.. it was to much for them.......... and we cannot find anyone else in ny--besides the city---that will take blue cross blue shield government insurance.... anyone know where she could go???

What about calling the insurance company and asking them if they know of a plastics doc?  All they can say is "no"...

For your mothers sake it is good that these Plastic Surgeons did not perform beyond their comfort/scope/expertise. IF any Plastic Surgery is paid by insurance (usually ONLY the Panniculectomy if anything), which is removal of hanging skin in front, apron only (hip to hip), the rest is typically not covered. Proving medical necessity is the key IF there are no clauses NOt to cover. Things like pain, rashes, hygiene issue and life limiting factors (not usually psychological though sadly). Here is a site to look for NY Plastic surgeons and maybe ask the OH PS board or these others. My PS is well experienced with post bariatric body contouring, www.albanyplasticsurgeons.com Dr. King

 

 

 

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/plasticsurgery/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/GastricBypass-PlasticSurgery/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ossgplasticsurgery2/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WLSandPlasticSurgery/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/OSSG_Reconstructive_Plastic_Surgery/

 

There is find aPS in NY click here or see the left column on NY board area!

 

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/NY/a,list/type,33/

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/NY/a,list/type,33/show,unr egistered/

 

 

Calling insurance for referral is also a good recommendation as previously posted. Sadly self pay is more and more the only option many have finding an experienced PS who is comfortable with your mom is the first step! Any other ? email me [email protected]

 

 

http://www.amylhwilliams.com/questionsforplasticsurgeon.html

Questions to ask your plastic surgeon

 

 

 

 

http://www.webmd.com/content/Article/128/117102.htm

 

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http://www.beyondchange-obesity.com/medicalMatters/whatToExp ect.html

 

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