This is not for me, but I would like some info for my Wife.

She has not been banded, but is on a medical supervised weight loss program. She has mentioned the desire for breast reduction, and a tummy tuck in the past. Now that she is loosing considerable weight, it may be something we should pursue.

So, I have some questions:

What type of Dr. do you contact for the consultations. A general Plastic Surgeon or is there a different field?

Is this something Insurance will cover? We have excellent insurance. I have never seen a single bill for my band surgery, Dr. visits or fills. Although I did have to do 6 months of pre-requisite consults, etc.

What is the cost?

Any other info you can provide would be appreciated.

Thanks.

i was told that the insurance will cover breast reductions and tummy tucks if there is a rash problem. other then that any other plastic surgery is not covered. you would have to contact a regular plastic surgeon they do it all. i don't know about cost other than that though

HI:

My panniculectomy was covered, but I upgraded to tummy tuck with lipo. My out of pocket was $7k, the total surgery was about $20k. Expensive in Boston area. Hopefully you're in a place where medical costs aren't as high.

Best wishes to your wife! How lucky she is that her spouse cares enough to ask.

Sue

This is not for me, but I would like some info for my Wife.

She has not been banded, but is on a medical supervised weight loss program. She has mentioned the desire for breast reduction, and a tummy tuck in the past. Now that she is loosing considerable weight, it may be something we should pursue.

So, I have some questions:

What type of Dr. do you contact for the consultations. A general Plastic Surgeon or is there a different field?

Is this something Insurance will cover? We have excellent insurance. I have never seen a single bill for my band surgery, Dr. visits or fills. Although I did have to do 6 months of pre-requisite consults, etc.

What is the cost?

Any other info you can provide would be appreciated.

Thanks.

My breast reduction was covered