I am curious - I don't expect a lot of excess skin, but many of you are having skin removal and contouring surgeries and I wondered which if any insurers cover this after WLS.

I know mine covers tummy tucks, but I might need an arm lift and a bit of skin removed from my back as well.

Thanks for your input!

If in the US, most insurance company providers will only cover plastic surgery if it is medically warranted. Each provider is different and has clauses that stipulate what they will cover and what criterion must be met to qualify.

Some examples of plastic surgery being covered include an excessively low hanging pannus, typically lower than the genitals. Lose skin that causes frequent irritation, breakdown, infection etc. These typically need to be documented and treated to no avail for a period of time to be deemed medical conditions.

Most plastic surgery is not covered as it is considered elective. They psychological impact of having excess skin is not factored and is still considered cosmetic.