Why is it that weight loss surgery and plastic surgery are not considered one procedure? They go hand in hand there's no point of having weight loss surgery if you have sagging skin etc. And why aren't surgeons in both fields & medical directors of each field changing this process? Therefore setting the pace and the language and the mindset may be insurance companies will get on board! Why?
Bariatric surgery and post bariatric skin reduction are not one procedure. Two people having bariatric surgery will have different results, and different needs for skin reduction. The insurance company will have a set of symptoms that are necessary before they will agree to cover a procedure. Some insurance companies will never cover this. That is based on the contract. You can review what your insurance company contract requires for coverage of skin reduction. However, it is getting more and more difficult to get this covered. You can self-pay for your procedure. There are financing plans available, but I recommend that you save up the money ahead of time. Plastic surgery residency programs will also offer the same surgery for a discounted rate. The plastic surgery residents are overseen by professors of plastic surgery, and this is a very safe way to go.
Weight loss surgery produces weight loss and a healthier BMI and load on the cardiovascular system. Massive weight loss plastic surgery reduces the skin burden if patients have any. The TRUTH IS- many men have less problems than women after bariatric surgery- their skin seems to shrink down more readily. Obesity coupled to pregnancies seems to take a bigger toll on women patients. Just like any other cosmetic plastic surgery- finance it, or save your money.