ok, i've lost 73 pounds in the last year and a half....i have lots of flabby skin on my upper and lower stomach (not to mention my breasts and thighs and buttocks). anyway, it really bothers me because i feel i still look "fat" with all the skin that hangs over my jeans. my pants are NOT too small...they fit great--it's just that the extra skin has to hang somewhere and it's all around my waistline. i can't afford a tummy tuck but i want one...is there a way to get it if my stomach skin-hanging is mentally traumatic for me???
2007-09-09 06:10:58 · 6 answers · asked by tammie 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
No. There would have to be a medical reason needed to have it removed. They consider tummy tucks a cosmetic surgery.
2007-09-09 06:15:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No tummy tuck is considered cosmetic surgery. Unless you were super morbidly obese and doctors gave a medical reason for the skin removal. like your life was at risk. But I seriously doubt that will happen in your case. You may be able to obtain financing with a company the surgeon may recommend. Other than that I would suggest saving your money.
2007-09-09 06:26:57 · answer #2 · answered by rene197320 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
surgical treatment for in effortless terms splendor motives no person will cover. issues that are no longer properly-known in human beings, like a cleft palate or something that needs to be reconstructed to hold you decrease back on your established self (say you misplaced a finger, or went by means of breast maximum cancers and mandatory an implant) coverage firms will cover it. With specific surgical procedures you will get fortunate. My pal went in to get her nostril finished, seems she ought to in effortless terms breathe out of one nostril (deviated septum) and had 2 breaks, so her coverage paid for it. you would be able to (average probability) be waiting to argue for the tummy tuck in case you had childrens, yet no way is all and assorted going to pay for a butt augmentation. Your terrific wager is to: - placed it on credit - hit upon a sugar daddy lol - hit upon a wellness center that can assist you pay in chunks sturdy success
2016-12-16 15:37:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tummy tuck is considered cosmetic. Cosmetic procedures are not covered unless is medically necessary. You must be able to provide all necessary documentation and have it pre-approved before the procedure. I doubt that it will be approved.
2007-09-09 06:16:34 · answer #4 · answered by Abby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most insurance companies will not cover elective or cosmetic surgeries, they don't give two hoots how it impacts your mental status. Suggest you start saving your money, and congratulations on the weight loss.
2007-09-09 06:15:31 · answer #5 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to see what your insurance coverage is.
2007-09-09 06:17:32 · answer #6 · answered by freekin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋