Question:
I have Aetna in San Antonio Texas and would like the name of a Doctor with Aetna.

I would like to have reconstruction surgery. Breasts, tummy tuck, face, arms(bat wings). It has been 4 1/2 years and still at same weight. I lost 135 lbs and have kept it off. Desperately want Aetna to cover me. My surgery was through Pacificare and was approved right away with no problems. Of course my Gyn helped me get it taken care of. Please help. Thanks    — irma617 (posted on December 14, 2006)

December 14, 2006
Hello, Congratulations on all your weight loss and keeping it off. Geat Job! Just a suggestion have you tried contacting the insurance carrier? I have Aetna I live in MD but I am able to sign on to Aetna and search for doctors and specialists. Maybe that would help. Also if you know of any surgeons call their office and ask. Good luck on your new Journey! Cira
   — Cira S.

December 14, 2006
I called my insurance...Bleu Cross and they gave me a ton of referrals. Good Luck.
   — Diane C.

December 17, 2006
Good luck with that! I have Aetmna, and they do not pay for reconstructive surgery after you lose weight, because they consider it to be purely "cosmetic." You can look online at their clinical guidelines. I have huge wings and lots of loose belly and legs, etc. I went to a surgeon and he sent in pictures, but Aetna refuses to pay.
   — Novashannon