Does anyone know if insurance pays for a tummy tuck after they have paid for the Vertical Sleeve?

From what I have researched the procedure that is most covered for "medical reasons" (but not by all ins co's of course) is called a panniculectomy.

A panniculectomy is just removing the excess skin if it is causing medical issues, but does NOT include any type of muscle tightening which is the actual Tummy Tuck. So, most likely Tummy Tucks which remove and tighten ab muscles is not covered by many ins co's because that part is considered "cosmetic" not medically necessary.

But, check with yours to find out for sure! I'll be getting one too I am sure of it, but I am already saving because I know mine wont be covered....even my VSG wasnt.

I had a consult with a plastic surgeon yesterday. We didn't even discuss whether insurance would cover anything because what I need is so much more than the insurance would cover. My doc recommends three procedures and, even if one were partially covered, none of the rest would be covered.

I'm seriously debating what I want done and if it's all or nothing for me. The three are a lower body lift, then breast lift/augmentation and arms together, and finally my thighs. I'm assuming they'd be done over the course of a couple of years and I'm just not sure I can go the distance on that much pain and body reshaping. Of course, one may inspire me to do the next. I do know one thing, though, if I'm going for breast augmentation, I want BOOBS, not just boobs.

I personally want BOOBS too. My insurance covers a tummy tuck only but I probably will need a lower body lift as well

Hee Hee, Pip! We were fondling the implants yesterday and DH made a comment about how natural they felt! LOL I agreed that they did feel pretty natural. I've always imagined they'd feel more plastic and harder than they did. If I'm going through the pain of surgery, though, I want EVERYONE to know I had my boobs done!

Amen to that!!!!! I want those bad twins perky like when I was 18y/o!

I personally want BOOBS too. My insurance covers a tummy tuck only but I probably will need a lower body lift as well

Cool, what insurance do you have? I have united healthcare. Thats great that your insurance will cover the tummy tuck. If my insuance dont, then i will have to just pay for it. I may only need the Panniculectomy though.

From what I have researched the procedure that is most covered for "medical reasons" (but not by all ins co's of course) is called a panniculectomy.

A panniculectomy is just removing the excess skin if it is causing medical issues, but does NOT include any type of muscle tightening which is the actual Tummy Tuck. So, most likely Tummy Tucks which remove and tighten ab muscles is not covered by many ins co's because that part is considered "cosmetic" not medically necessary.

But, check with yours to find out for sure! I'll be getting one too I am sure of it, but I am already saving because I know mine wont be covered....even my VSG wasnt.

oh ok. If my insurance will only pay for the Panniculectomy, then thats all I will have. I really just want to get rid of my SMILEY FACE, that hangs a bit at the bottom. They dont have to touch the muscles! lol

The only thing that a tummy tuck addresses as far as muscles go is a condition called Diastisis Recti. This is the separation of the abdominal muscles. The good news here is this condition is completely reversible through light exercise. Simply do a google search on it. It is most common in women after pregnancy.

If you have this separation just remember not to work too hard on your abs till you have corrected the condition.

Cool' date=' what insurance do you have? I have united healthcare. Thats great that your insurance will cover the tummy tuck. If my insuance dont, then i will have to just pay for it. I may only need the Panniculectomy though.[/quote']

I have Cigna Open Access.