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I am a 51-year-old white female with diabetes of 4 years, controlled with oral...

Q:

I am a 51-year-old white female with diabetes of 4 years, controlled with oral medication. I quit smoking 4 years ago, put on weight and became diabetic. I have since lost that weight (35 lbs.), but I am still about 40 lbs. overweight. I have a "hangy" stomach since the birth of my first child. Would I be a candidate for a tummy tuck? Also, are there any medical reasons an insurance company would pay for this and the operation would not be considered cosmetic?

A:

Without a complete examination, I can only advise based on the information presented. In general, it seems that an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) would be appropriate. Depending on the amount of tissue to be removed, the surgical plan might include a combination of liposuction and a "mini" abdominoplasty. Having this covered by insurance would be extremely unlikely.

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