Question:
Will a plastic surgeon combine procedures if tummy tuck or panni covered by insurance

I've heard some people say that when it's time for the tummy tuck they get an approval for the panni or tummy tuck and the plastic surgeon ask them to tell what else do they want done at the same time. I'm not there yet but when I do get there, I would live to have a total lower body lift in addition to any fat at the top part of my abdomen that needs to be removed to be implanted into my breasts or pushed up into my breasts or whatever it is that they do. Anyone have this done?    — tinky471 (posted on May 5, 2003)

May 6, 2003
I was approved for a panniulectomy I had a lower body lift and will pay the differance between the 2. Good Lux
   — Robert L.

May 6, 2003
My insurance paid for the panniculectomy, then my PS added on the remainder of the lower body lift and a breast lift. This saves a good bit of money as the hospital costs and the anesthesia costs were completely covered under the panni. I paid for the add'l OR time, and the surgeon's fees (above the cost of the panni). Didn't have implants though.. just had what was left of my breasts picked up off the floor and pointed in the right direction.
   — mom2jtx3

May 6, 2003
that would depend on the surgeon, some will, some won't ask them.
   — janetc00