Question:
any one approved for plastic surgery with BCBS Federal

   — angeharl (posted on November 15, 2005)

November 16, 2005
They approved the panni part of a lower body lift, plus a hernia repair. I self-paid for the rest of the LBL. And they disapproved the thighs, breast lift, and batwings. My PS sent in pictures showing how badly my tummy skin hung. Getting the full LBL was worth it, 15 pounds of skin removed.
   — LisaHillsinger

November 16, 2005
what is a panni for the LBL
   — angeharl

November 17, 2005
The panni is just the removal of the skin on the belly. The LBL goes all the way around and pulls up the buttocks and outer thighs in addition to flattening out the belly.
   — LisaHillsinger

November 18, 2005
Hi. You will have to prove medical necessity in most cases. Check some downloable resources on my website www.bodylifthouston.com under PATIENT RESOURCES for some tips on getting insurance approval.
   — DrL

November 18, 2005
my cousin who had gastric last november at 275 at 5'3 is now 148 just had her tummytuck and boobs done all paid by her bc/bs federal what luck
   — bina