I have heard that insurance will cover some skin removal procedures if there were medical complications due to the excess skin, but havent actually known anyone with first hand knowledge.

Has anyone else see insurance cover it?

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I knew someone that developed really bad boils and skin infections due to hanging skin, had it tucked and was covered by the insurance, but they developed a history of issues pertaining to it. I'd imagine if it leads to chronic issues, then you might be able to get it covered.

I have heard that if you had any weightloss procedures the insurance will cover it.

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I have been told that my insurance, Cigna, covers it. I haven't looked into it though.

I actually just had mine done on Wednesday. I had a penniculectomy for the apron removal as it was causing nasty rashing and blistering. My insurance paid for it 9 months post-op and would have paid for it at 18 months without the problems. The pain now is comparable to that of the sleeve, and this time I was given drains (yay...). They removed a total of 6 1/2 pounds just from this procedure, and once the swelling goes down, it'll be a little more. I think the relocation of the belly-button hurts more than the staples or incisions for the drains.

I have Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and even the new insurance with work, United Health, they would have covered it as soon as March.

However because it was within the same year, that meant I didn't have to pay another deductible.

Good luck to those who want to go for it. Highly recommend watching a video or two first to know what you're getting into.

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