Question:
how much is a full body lift, arm lift and breast lift?

i am 19 yrs old i use to weigh 350 lbs but now i only weigh 139. Seriously i thought id be so proud of myself cuz all my life i been battleing this weight problem but all i ahev to show is extra skin i cannot even see my belly because of it. I was wondering how much a breat lift, full body lift n arm lift cost? How do i go bout getting a loan for it if my insurence wont pay? i havent talked to my doctor yet im going to in 2 weeks but i just been researching it and havent came up with any answers.    — leehela (posted on March 31, 2006)

March 31, 2006
I had a belt lipectomy with a revision of my vertical RNY scar (incision goes almost all the way around my lower belly) last year in August and it was 14G. I am having a breast lift (no implants) and my thighs lippoed and lifted on May 13th (yes a Saturday) and it is going to run 14G also. Just an example of the costs for a couple of different surgeries in the Chgo area. By the way no hospital stays on these, all done out patient at a surgical center in downtown Chgo.
   — ChristineB

March 31, 2006
I am going to need a full body lift and I know that my insurance doesn't cover it. I found out the same European company that helped me schedule my gastric bypass also has cosmetic contacts. That is great because it was affordable (cheaper than in the U.S. including the cost of airfare!) and they were really great. For example the cost of a tummy tuck runs around 2300 Euro (around $3000)! They also have a company they work with for the loans for medical surgeries. Let me know if you want more info. I am so glad I found them! :)
   — Katpts

April 2, 2006
One of the surgeons in Cincinnati gave us his prices during one of the support group meetings. Body lift 14,650......... arm lift 6,500.........breast lift 5,500. He said there is medical necessity criteria for removal of excessive skin for insurance to cover--depending in the flap size, weight, ect. Also history of skin ulcers/infections/irritations need to be documented by dermatologist. So try your ins first. He gave us the number to call for loan if self pay 1-888-474-6231 ext 2 www.mlendfinancial.com. I'm only 5 weeks after Lap Band , too early for me. Good luck. Rita C
   — Rita C.

April 7, 2006
Medicaid will pay one time if it is a health risk.... so if you have a rash under the areas in question Start taking pictures and besure to tell the Nurse Doctor EVERY time you go in... That is really Necessary...
   — Flo

April 14, 2006
The costs vary by area, that is the first thing you should know. Combining surgeries cuts the costs, but docs will be the ones to tell you which surgeries are the best to combine. I financed mine at a very high rate through Capital One, and paid $17,500 for my circumferential body lift (which includes a tummy tuck, mons lift, outer thigh and butt lift), inner thigh lift (panty line incision only, just around where your panties encircle your upper leg), and lipo on my upper thighs, knees and calves.
   — sweetmana