Visit your primary care physician. Have a routine physical, and talk to your doctor about any side effects that your tummy may be causing you to experience. If there is some type of health problem that can be linked to the need to have a tummy tuck, your health insurance company may be willing to provide some coverage.
Thereof, can a tummy tuck be medically necessary?
Abdominoplasty is considered cosmetic and not medically necessary for all applications. BCBSNC does not provide coverage for not medically necessary services or procedures.
In this way, does CareCredit cover tummy tuck?
Yes. If approved, you can use your CareCredit credit card at locations within the CareCredit network to finance your tummy tuck and other cosmetic procedures, such as liposuction, a mommy makeover or breast augmentations.
How do I get a loan for a mommy makeover?
Through Prosper® Healthcare Lending and CareCredit®, you can still apply for a loan to afford your procedure. These services allow you to pay your healthcare provider directly. The Body Sculpting Center also offers layaway plans.
How do you qualify for a Panniculectomy?
Who is a good candidate for panniculectomy surgery?
- You are physically healthy and at a stable weight.
- You have realistic expectations.
- You are a nonsmoker.
- You are bothered by the appearance of your abdomen.
- You have recurring or persistent rashes or infections underneath the hanging fold of skin.
How much do you need to weigh for a tummy tuck?
It is important that you be close to your desired weight for six to twelve months before undergoing a tummy tuck. Most surgeons will recommend patients be between 10-15 pounds from their goal weight. This is important as gaining or losing additional weight can undo the contoured shape achieved through your surgery.
What are the disadvantages of tummy tuck?
The potential downsides of a tummy tuck are that there’s a large scar, it runs from hipbone to hipbone, right across the bikini line. Some women are not really prepared to accept the scar, in most patients it fades, but it never disappears, it’s always there.
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What does your BMI need to be for a tummy tuck?
Common Plastic Surgery BMI Requirements
A BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is considered normal, while a BMI of 25 to 30 is considered overweight. A BMI over 30 is categorized as obese and many plastic surgeons recommend a tummy tuck BMI of less than 30.
What is better lipo or tummy tuck?
Substantial weight gain will undo the results of your tummy tuck. Tummy tucks are more intensive procedures than liposuction. While lipo only removes excess fat, a tummy tuck reconstructs the muscles of the abdomen and removes excess skin.
What is the best age for a tummy tuck?
Most women who choose this procedure are in their late 30s, early 40s, or beyond. However, when it comes to your age, as long as you are committed to maintaining results, don’t plan on getting pregnant again, and are in good health, any age is the right age.
What is the death rate of a tummy tuck?
The mortality rate for outpatient surgery is 0.25–0.50 per 100,000 procedures. The mortality rate today for liposuction is 1.3:50,000. The mortality rate for abdominoplasty is 1:10–13,000.
What qualifies you for a tummy tuck?
The best candidates for abdominoplasty are those who have loose skin, excess fat, or are unhappy with the appearance of their abdomen. Whether genetics, pregnancy, weight loss, a previous surgery, or the aging process has caused loose or sagging skin in your abdomen, this procedure can resolve it.
Will Medicaid pay for a tummy tuck?
Medicaid will most likely not pay for a tummy tuck except under rare circumstances. This cosmetic surgery typically reshapes otherwise healthy stomach muscles and removes fatty tissue that poses little risk to the patient.