Question:
What types of plastic surgery has insurance companies paid for?

What types of plastic surgery has insurance companies paid for? I have blue cross blue shield and will more than likely need skin removed from my arms, thighs and stomach. Right now I am ok, but I think I need to start documenting things now. Also, has anyone ever had a breast lift and was allowed to pay for implants and have both procedures done at the same time?    — Lisa N M. (posted on July 8, 2002)

July 8, 2002
I have Premier Blue BCBS insurance and they just paid (7/2) for an abdominoplasty. They said that was reconstructive, but I had to pay for the accompanying liposuction myself. It was much cheaper for me to pay myself than he would bill the insurance co. and since it was being done at the same time. I think you need to show that the skin is in some way interfering, or causing you problems for them to cover it. For me it was back problems and skin rashes. Hope this might help. Good luck. Jill
   — Jill C.

July 8, 2002
Acordia National and CIGNA PPO paid for my panniculectomy and brachioplasty (armlift) in November.
   — Diana T.