Question:
At what point do you consider removal of the excess skin?

What documentation is needed to have removal covered by insurance plan? Anyone had excess skin removed? Comments?    — Marion J. (posted on January 2, 2004)

January 2, 2004
I had my tt/mr/br about 9 months after my wls, mine was completely covered by my husbands insurance, I never had any rashes or anything like that,I did have alot of excess skin on my stomach and my breast were more like tennis balls in a tube sock,, my plastic surgeon told me it's all in the wording to the insurance company, we have an excellent insurance company...
   — bikerchic

January 4, 2004
Hi. It all depends on your symptoms and your INS company...what they define as "medically necessary." Skin rash, the amount of overhanging skin, and other issues determine if they will cover the procedure. A lot of the success requires a dedicated office staff to deal with the INS company. Good luck.
   — DrL

January 5, 2004
You should only have plastic surgery when your within 20 pounds of your goal weight. You then get the best results. I've had an abdominoplasty, liposuction on my upper arms, modified brachioplasty on my upper arms and will have an inner thigh lift in a few months.
   — Patty H.