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Skin Removal

ChocolateAmazon
ChocolateAmazon
I know this is jumping the gun because I haven't even had surgery yet, but for those who had skin removal, how many hours did it take, was it real painful and how long was you out of work. Happy Monday everyone.
Spotz
Spotz
Hi Choco! I've not had any plastic surgery yet, but have done some heavy research. First, generally speaking, insurance will not cover it. They consider it cosmetic, unless you can prove "medical necessity" by their definition. Check your policy and website. You might really have to dig for their definition.

I'm finding that 6 weeks out of work is not at all uncommon. If you have complications, like infection, sutures opening, fluid build up etc, you can add additional time off. Also, insurance will not cover the cost of such complications.

I hear pain meds are in order. Some folks seem to be ready to walk outside at about 4 or 5days after surgery.

Lots of surgeons do this work in a surgical suite at their office.

That's about all I can help you with. I'm sure JJ will show up here soon with more specific info for you!

Blessings,
Spotz
deleted_user
deleted_user
Chocolate: yes please check your policy as each is different. I have cigna and mine clearly states it will cover for GBS patients only after 18 months and a doctor states that you have stabilized in your loss. That makes me happy.

But as SPOTZ says there are a lot that wont. Documentation of rashes, etc as they appear and seeing the doctors for these will help to win the battle if you do not have a written out policy as mine.

Where the rash was how long you had it, what cleared it did you see a doctor all those things are important.

Have an amazing day and it never hurts to think ahead in my opinion.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Tornado are you saying Cigna will pay for some procedures after 18 months?
imjj4short
imjj4short
Hi, Chocolate! I have had several skin removal surgeries. I dont believe it is a good idea to do them all at the same time it is really hard on the body and recovery is really difficult. The first surgery I did was a TT with a breast lift and augmentation. I believe it was 3-4 hours. I had a posterior circumferential belt lipectomy about a year later. It was another 3 - 4 hours. My brachioplasty (arms) was about an hour or so and my leg lift was a couple hours.

Yes, the plastic surgeries were painful, but personally, I thought mine were worth it!! The recovery for each surgery was different. I was off for 4 weeks with the TT and lift (I did some work at home but had drains in for 3 weeks). The belt lipectomy was another 3 weeks. The leg lift was 3 weeks and the arms were 2.

Happy Monday!!

JJ