i want to get breast implants and pay for it myself. is there some kind of guidlines that i have to follow ( i am active duty army) do i have to get approval from someone?
2006-11-26 07:56:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Probably yes... I know when I was considering elective surgery while in the Navy I had to get the surgery while on leave and be fit for duty when I returned...they don't pay for elective surgery but I honestly don't know if you need any approval. Sorry I couldn't be more help
2006-11-26 08:01:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In 2004 you could go to the MTF and get cosmetic surgeries done for free if they had space for you. For breast implants you have to pay for the implants. It sick the military would allow for this considering that when its done at the MTF and not covered by tricare its paid for "on the economy." Dont know if they still do this but it was a sort of hot topic in 2004. I even found a Tricare document that told you they didnt cover this and basically let you know how to go to the MTF and get it for free.
You should even get paid medical leave.
GO GOVERNMENT GO!!!
2006-11-26 16:50:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breast Implants surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her breast reduction, tummy tuck and facelift surgery in India by the company called Forerunners Healthcare .The Price for the surgery she paid in India was very less. She paid 30% of the cost she was quoted in America.
Forerunners Healthcare is very famous in India. They arrange cosmetic and plastic surgery for foreigners in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories. They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low price, as the breast reduction, tummy tuck, facelift and other cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.
http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com
Hope this helps.
2006-11-28 00:55:45 · answer #3 · answered by Parker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breast Implants surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her breast reduction, tummy tuck and facelift surgery in India by the company called Forerunners Healthcare .The Price for the surgery she paid in India was very less. She paid 30% of the cost she was quoted in America.
Forerunners Healthcare is very famous in India. They arrange cosmetic and plastic surgery for foreigners in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories. They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low price, as the breast reduction, tummy tuck, facelift and other cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.
http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com
Hope this helps.
2006-11-26 23:56:12 · answer #4 · answered by michael 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember there was a guy in Viet Nam who got his jaw blown off by a rocket. A civilian doctor said he could make him another jaw with his ribs. The Army said they would consider that cosmetic surgery and would not pay for it. I also knew a guy who got an Article 15 for getting a sunburn - considered damaging government property.
2006-11-26 16:06:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur in the military u dont need implants. all they will do is slow u down and hurt u. its not a one time surgery thing, things do and will go wrong with implants and you will prolly have to have surgery more than once & u it might hurt ur career if ur going to be out for a few weeks every now and then
2006-11-26 17:27:27 · answer #6 · answered by girlladyperson 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you would need special permission from your command and you wont get that tricare doesnt pay for breast implants. its considered un nessecary. the army has to know what your doing as you would need 6 weeks to recover they wont allow this
2006-11-26 16:33:04 · answer #7 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it is elective surgery you will not be allowed conv. leave. and NO your unit doesnt have to know, but you should let them know and if you need time off you will have to take regular leave.
2006-11-27 08:56:02 · answer #8 · answered by mpwife_99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋