Make an appointment with your primary care provider. Have a routine physical examination and inform your doctor of any side symptoms your stomach may be experiencing. Your health insurance provider may be ready to grant coverage if there is a health concern that can be connected to the necessity for a belly tuck.
Can a tummy tuck be medically necessary?
Abdominoplasty is a cosmetic procedure that is not always medically essential. BCBSNC does not cover services or procedures that are not medically required.
How do you qualify for a Panniculectomy?
What kind of people are ideal candidates for a panniculectomy?
- You experience rashes or infections underneath the hanging fold of skin that are reoccurring or persistent.
What is a medically necessary tummy tuck called?
- After decreasing weight, panniculectomies and tummy tucks are done to remove extra skin around the lower stomach.
- A panniculectomy is considered a medical need after a large amount of weight loss, but a stomach tuck is a cosmetic treatment.
Safety
- Pain and numbness are common side effects of both surgeries. Scarring is also a possibility, though it will fade over several months.
- Infection, severe pain and numbness, and bleeding are all rare consequences.
Convenience
- Both treatments are invasive surgeries that necessitate extensive planning and post-operative care.
- Finding a board-certified surgeon with substantial experience in each treatment is critical.
Cost
- A panniculectomy is more expensive than a stomach tuck, although medical insurance generally covers treatment. The price tag can range from $8,000 to $15,000, without including anesthesia and other fees.
- The cost of a belly tuck is less, but it is not covered by insurance. The average cost of this elective treatment is $6,200.
Efficacy
- Tummy tucks and panniculectomies have equal success rates. The objective is to decrease weight prior to surgery, as weight maintenance is critical to the success of your treatment.
Does insurance pay for tummy tuck after C section?
Pregnancy, weight increase, weight loss, and age can cause changes in the abdomen. The following are some of the most common causes for getting a stomach tuck (abdominoplasty) or mini-tummy tuck:
Will insurance cover tummy tucks?
Insurance normally does not cover a stomach tuck, but it may cover a panniculectomy (removal of an overhanging “apron” of lower abdominal skin) if you meet specific insurance plan conditions. Please consult the panniculectomy page for further information on insurance coverage.