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HOW LIKELY IS IT FOR INSURANCE TO PAY FOR SKIN REMOVAL....IF....U LOSE 200BLS. N HAVE SKIN PROBLEMS BC OF WT LOST?

ALSO I HAVE BCBS

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I have Aetna. They didnt cover my band and they arent covering my Tummy Tuck or boob lift which I am having to get rid of the excess skin. :( I have lost 216 lbs. I suppose its up to each insurance company.

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HOW LIKELY IS IT FOR INSURANCE TO PAY FOR SKIN REMOVAL....IF....U LOSE 200BLS. N HAVE SKIN PROBLEMS BC OF WT LOST?

ALSO I HAVE BCBS

If you can prove its affecting your life medically, physically or psychologically, they may cover it. Just telling them won't do it, you'll have to go to a doctor and prove it.

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How much in general for lower body n arms

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I have Aetna. They didnt cover my band and they arent covering my Tummy Tuck or boob lift which I am having to get rid of the excess skin. :( I have lost 216 lbs. I suppose its up to each insurance company.

I also have Aetna but they covered the band I am surprised to hear your story. So sorry they didn't cover it for you.

I don't regret any decision in my life because at the end I will make it work

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How much in general for lower body n arms

I am having a tt and boob lift... its about 12k but they will be done together. My Dr wont do my thighs... he said its medically too risky so I am walking alot. LOL And my arms... I think I can live with them too. They say thats a long recovery time.

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I also have Aetna but they covered the band I am surprised to hear your story. So sorry they didn't cover it for you.

I don't regret any decision in my life because at the end I will make it work

I am so jealous.... but honestly... It was worth every penny and then some. :)

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Why are thighs so risky? Bc that's the area I need

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Most insurance companies WILL NOT touch it. However, there is an awesome hospital in Mexico that comes highly recommended, I know 4 people recently and a fifth getting done in June. about 25% of what it costs here, beautiful resort, husband can go and enjoy. They pick you up at San Deigo airport.....http://hospitaljerusalem.com.mx/ My fgriend had both her sleeve and skin done there. I am going in September.....payments through paypal so it is all guaranteed. American doc too....

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Thigh lift incisions can open up and leave bad scars.

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