panniculectomy

[ribearty 544]

Another place you can get plastic surgery done at a reduced rate is through teaching university hospitals. The work is performed by a resident but under the guidance of a board certified physician. Washington University has such a program. A few years back I checked on a Tummy Tuck post band surgery and the cost was under $4,000 for the whole procedure including hospital, anesthesia etc. I am not sure if my insurance will cover this procedure.

[HatheryOnHerWay 603]

I followed all the guidelines from my insurance. The coordinator at my office took care of the rest. I had to see a nurse practitioner for 3 months in a row to document infections and skin breakdown. And that was about it. I was denied once and the coordinator appealed and i was approved.

What is skin breakdown?

[kaysonsmom 59]

What is skin breakdown?

Skin breakdown is sores and irritation from skin rubbing together.

[kaysonsmom 59]

Update: surgery was Tuesday. Doc said surgery went amazing and she took off about 5lbs of skin. Left hospital Thursday afternoon. Drains came out yesterday. Looking pretty good so far. Need to keep the binder on for the next month. Still taking pain meds here and there. Going back to work Tuesday night. This will so be worth it after the pain and swelling goes away. Once i can stand up straight ill post before and after pics.

[AKMama 36]

WOW, Sounds like you are doing great! Can't wait to see your pictures.

[kaysonsmom 59]

Sorry its sideways. Don't know how to rotate it. Tuesday will be 3 wks post op.

[Jenn31MA 149]

Wow that looks really good! That gives me hope that i will be fine with just that and not a TT too. Goal is to have insurance pay for it and then ill just pay for my boobs. Did they make you a new belly button?

[kaysonsmom 59]

Yeah i got a new bellybutton.