Question:
HOW EASY/HARD IS IT TO GET INSURANCE TO PAY FOR A TUMMY TUCK POSTOP?

   — kelley G. (posted on February 16, 2003)

February 16, 2003
The answer is, it depends. Some insurance won't cover it no matter what and there probably isn't much you can do about that. However, if yours does, the thing it wants to see is why it is medically necessary and not cosmetic for you. Document ANY and ALL problems you are having because of excess skin. If you have rashes and/or yeast infections due to excess skin, call your PCP and, if possible, make at least one visit to him/her, so that it will be noted in your medical chart. If you are having back pain because of it, same thing. Some people have such a large panni, that they have trouble walking because it interferes with their movements. Anyway, medical necessity is a key to almost any insurance being willing to cover any post-op plastic surgery.
   — garw

February 17, 2003
Does depend on insurance i went to plastic surgeon and was approved within a week i had no rashes i have a hernia dont know if that factored in surgeon took loads of pictures and i dont even know if they were sent. im keepin my insurance woo hoo wish me luck scheduled 4/28
   — lori O.

February 17, 2003
My insurance made the WLS easier to qualify for in 2003, but they also specifically excluded coverage of panniculectomies and abdominoplasties related to weight loss surgery. Just depends on the insurance company abd how they word things.
   — koogy