Question:
Has anyone's insurance company ever covered a body lift?

I will be needing a body lift. I am 6 months out and down 100 lbs. I already have alot of extra skin. I know that I will need my thighs and abdomen lifted as well as my breast. Has anyone ever had they're insurance pay for all of these procedures or at least 2 of the mentioned procedures? I would like to know about your experience withn the insurance company and if you are pleased with the results. Thanks a bunch!    — Terri N. (posted on March 5, 2002)

March 5, 2002
My mother had a "full body lift" (which includes a tummy tuck and thighs) this past November. She was approved for surgery, through aetna, in about a week. She was very please with the surgery results, and she actually had 3 hernia's repaired at the same time. Becuase of the hernia's the surgeon couldn't pull the stomach area as tight as he (and she) would have liked, but she is still very pleased with the results. HOWEVER...the insurance company (after surgery was already done) changed their minds and decided not to pay the surgeon. I don't know how these insurance companies get away with some of the things they do, but somehow they do. So her surgeon was stuck with the bill, and she doesn't know what, if anything, is going on regarding that. I wish you luck in your endevors!
   — Sarah P.