Will Insurance Cover Plastic Surgery?
More people than ever are getting plastic surgery to look and feel their very best. One the first question we are asked by patients at our Birmingham cosmetic surgery practice is “Will Insurance Cover Plastic Surgery?” The answer depends upon the type of surgery you are having, as well as the reasons you are having it.
If a plastic surgery procedure is considered “purely cosmetic” (with no medical benefit), health insurance will typically not cover the procedure. However, there are a dozen or so cosmetic surgeries that insurance policies may cover if certain conditions are met. If a patient can prove medical necessity, all of the surgeries listed below may be at least partially covered by insurance.
“Nose Job” Surgery
Rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job, may be covered by your insurance in cases where the nose’s structure makes it difficult to breathe. An example of this is a deviated septum, which can cause many health problems like pain, nosebleeds, and obstruction of nostrils.
Eyelid Lift Surgery
Blepharoplasty, or an eyelid lift, can be done on the upper and lower eyelids, and for both cosmetic and medical reasons. If it can be shown that the surgery falls into the latter category, your insurance may cover it.
One common medical reason for blepharoplasty is when extra skin puts too much weight on the eyelid, causing obstruction of vision. Insurance may also cover an eyelid lift when vision is impaired by muscles of the upper eyelid stretching too much over time. If insurance coverage is sought, you will likely have to provide medical documentation from an eye doctor.
Ear Reshaping Surgery
Though less common than eyelid surgery, Otoplasty, or ear reshaping surgery, can similarly be covered if the anatomy of the ear impairs hearing. Various anatomical conditions pertaining to position and proportion of the ear can interfere with hearing.
Mole Removal Surgery
Some people love their Moles, also referred to as “beauty marks.” Others prefer they be removed. If a mole is deemed “suspicious,” pre-cancerous, or cancerous by a doctor, insurance typically covers the removal procedure.
Having a mole removal done by a board certified plastic surgeon ensures that there is minimal or no scarring, and that you are not left with any disfigurement.
Breast Surgery
Typically most breast procedures, including augmentation (implants), lifts, and reductions, are considered cosmetic, and therefore not covered by insurance. In cases where the breast surgery is deemed reconstructive (as opposed to solely cosmetic), insurance typically covers all or part of it. An example of this would be following a mastectomy due to breast cancer. In fact, 1998 legislation mandated that insurance cover not only reconstruction of the removed breast, but also for work on the remaining breast for symmetry purposes.
Another reason some insurance companies may cover breast surgery is for relief of severe discomfort. Breast reduction procedures, and possibly a breast lift, would be two such examples. The weight of some women’s breasts may cause back, neck, and shoulder pain and could warrant medically necessary surgery. As with any insurance claim, sufficient documentation of the condition must be supplied by the woman’s doctors and health care providers. At AMAE Plastic Surgery we do not accept insurance for breast reduction surgery.
Other Plastic Surgery Procedures Covered by Insurance
Other cosmetic procedures that insurance will sometimes cover include, but aren’t limited to, tummy tucks, butt lifts, bunion removal, and varicose veins removal. Again, the most important criteria is that these surgeries are deemed medically necessary and/or are used for pain relief. For the best information about insurance coverage, it’s always best for policyholders to contact their insurance companies directly – and then check with our office to see if we accept insurance for the desired procedure.
Best Plastic Surgery – Birmingham, MI
If you’re interested in seeing what plastic surgery procedures might be covered by your insurance, you may call us at 248-335-7200 to speak with our caring and informative office staff.
With over 7,000 plastic surgery procedures to his name, board-certified Dr. M. Azhar Ali is an outstanding Birmingham area plastic surgeon, who offers experienced, compassionate care to all patients. If your procedure is one for which we accept insurance, we will work with your insurance company and make every effort to help you obtain coverage for your medically necessary plastic surgery.
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Celebrities Who Have Had Vaginal Rejuvenation
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It’s no secret that almost every celebrity has had some cosmetic procedure – whether it is as noticeable as a breast augmentation or something more subtle, like Botox injections.
But you might be surprised to learn that now celebrities are opening up about getting “work done” everywhere – including “below the belt.”
While everyone was talking about Kylie Jenner’s lip injections in 2017, this year’s hot celebrity cosmetic topic is vaginal rejuvenation, or vaginal tightening.
Everyone from Kim Kardashian to Jada Pinkett Smith and Brandi Glanville are publicly singing the praises of this amazing, new, non-surgical technology for restoring vaginal tightness and sensation.
What is Vaginal Rejuvenation?
Vaginal Rejuvenation is less invasive procedures than surgical labiaplasty – with no anesthetic, no downtime and no recovery time.
This state-of-the-art procedure applies heat to targeted areas of the vagina using radiofrequency. This stimulates collagen production, which helps to strengthen and thicken the tissues in the walls of the vagina.
As a result of the thickened and strengthened vaginal tissue, the vagina feels tighter. This not only increases sexual sensation and reduces dryness, but also helps stop embarrassing bladder leakage.
Celebrities Who Have Had Vaginal Rejuvenation
Kim & Kourtney Kardashian had Vaginal Rejuvenation
Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, always on the cutting edge, have both had vaginal rejuvenation.
“My sisters they’ve had kids, and there’s a vaginal lasering, to tighten,” said Khloé discussing the procedure on her talk show, Kocktails With Khloé. “In my household all they do is talk about this vagina lasering. It’s like their discussion back and forth.”
Love and Hip Hop’s Hazel E had Vaginal Rejuvenation
Love and Hip Hop‘s Hazel E not only underwent vaginal rejuvenation — but also live-streamed it on Facebook!
Afterwards she posted on Instagram: “If your fave doctor said, ‘Hey, there is a new treatment to increase your orgasm and make your vagina look 16 again,’ I’m sure any of you … would get it too.”
“New man … is 10 years younger, now my vagina is too.” She continued in her inimitable, over-the-top-style!
Real Housewives Sonja Morgan had Vaginal Rejuvenation
“I go to a [Med Spa] all the time for my hair laser removal,” she said on the TV show Real Housewives of New York, continuing to explain that while she was there “They do this tightening and lubricating process… I’ve never had any complaints. It’s always been very good.”
Jada Pinkett Smith had Vaginal Rejuvenation
The never shy (and always stunning) Jada Pinkett Smith recently also made headlines, by opening up about her vaginal rejuvenation treatment.
In a recent episode of her Facebook Watch series, Red Table Talk, entitled “Vaginal Rejuvenation 101” Jada Pinkett Smith spoke candidly about her treatment. While she underwent this procedure to resolve her ongoing bladder leak issues, she also expresses that it is about “health” and “vitality.”
Said Jada on the Red Table Talk episode, “Is this a comfortable conversation to always talk about? No. But I think it’s super important.” She then goes own to stress the importance of talking about vaginal rejuvenation, not only in regard to sex, but for maintaining a healthy body for ourselves.
Vaginal Rejuvenation – Troy, MI
Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women in the Birmingham, West Bloomfield and Troy, MI area stop bladder leakage & improve sexual intimacy with just one 30 minute vaginal rejuvenation treatment!
It is an affordable, painless, one-time procedure performed in our Troy, MI area medical office. There is no downtime, and you will begin to notice vaginal improvement within just a few weeks.
Call us for a discreet, confidential vaginal rejuvenatiuon consultation and see if Geneveve is right for you!
Troy, MI Area Vaginal Rejuvenation Consultation: 248-335-7200
Breast Augmentation Testimonial & Case Study
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Breast Augmentation Case Study:
In April of this year (2018) Shannon Lynn M. came from Southgate to our Birmingham, MI plastic surgery office in search of help with a “botched” breast augmentation that was performed 4 years ago by another doctor.
As with many of our patients, Shannon was referred to us by a physician, who knew of Dr. Ali’s stellar reputation and excellent results in breast augmentation surgery and revision.
Unfortunately, Shannon had undergone breast augmentation surgery in 2014 at the hands of doctors who were NOT board certified plastic surgeons like Dr. Ali. Shannon had heard this doctor make claims on a radio advertisement, and like many women she fell for his “hype”.
Shannon’s unfortunate results highlight the extreme importance of checking your plastic surgeon’s credentials, and making sure they have acheived beautiful breast augmentation results in hundreds of surgeries.
Shannon’s first surgeon had implanted breast implants that were too large for her frame. Additionally, he had placed them improperly in her chest. Implants that are too large and/or improperly placed can lead to pain as well as deformity. And that is what happened to Shannon.
When she returned to the same doctor, as well as a second doctor, both misdiagnosed her discomfort as “capsular contracture.” Rather than admit their mistake, Shannon was quoted a fee of an additional $9000 to correct the problem…which she could not afford.
After suffering with these improperly implanted breasts, Shannon was referred to us in April 2018. In June of 2018 Dr. Ali performed a revision breast augmentation, in which he was able to correct the “botched” procedure and reposition the breasts.
Two months later, Shannon has completely healed and she is thrilled with the look, feel and comfort of her breast augmentation revision by Dr. Ali. We are so glad that Shannon found us, and we are as thrilled as she is with the final results!
Read the testimonial, below, to hear what Shannon has to say about her breast augmentation in her own words.
Breast Augmentation Testimonial
“Amazing, words can not describe the gratitude I have for Dr. Ali and his staff!
I had a breast augmentation back in 2014, by one of those big shots that put their names all over the radio… Worst mistake of my life! I was botched, implants bigger than I wanted were put in, the doctor pretty much shoved them into my chest. It was a horrible surgery and experience! A month goes by, and my implants raised even higher, where the top of my implants were at my collar bone, and they were completely different looking. This doctor blamed me for what happened, and told me I had capsular contraction. Now given that I spent 8k on the surgery, they wanted an additional 9k for the surgery to correct it, plus I paid 100 dollars every 2 weeks to get steroids and a laser treatment that was unnecessary.
Knowing I couldn’t afford the surgery, about one year later I visited another big named doctor that was advertised everywhere. Who belittled me for the chest that I had and how I would almost have to go down 200cc (I’m a 425cc) and I would have to have a surgery for capsular contraction as well.
These Doctors are not plastic surgeons come to find out! One is an ear, throat, and nose doctor, and the other being a doctor of general medicine. Who just took classes online to be certified to do cosmetic surgery. I wish I would have known, so educate yourselves and do your homework before having any kind of surgery.
From someone who has had an awful surgery/experience, I am telling you Doctor Ali is the best!
I saw Dr. Ali in April of 2018 (4 years with awful implants), from the moment I walked into his office I was very comfortable and knew I found an amazing doctor. When I had my consolation with him, he knew right away it wasn’t capsular contraction, but a botched surgery. The fact that he sympathized with what I have had been through, and didn’t just try to make it just about the money was comforting. He told me it was going to be a challenge but he would make them look as good as he possibly could.
I had my surgery this previous June, and he did everything and beyond that he told me! I was able to keep my original implants instead of buying new ones, and he made them look so natural and perfect in my eyes! The hospital he works out of was amazing, the staff who works alongside him, and his knowledge and bedside manner is what we all want when undergoing a surgery! I am beyond grateful with the outcome and experience!”
Detroit Area Breast Augmentation Consultation: 248-335-7200
Jada Pinkett Smith Discusses Her Vaginal Rejuvenation
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Jada Pinkett Smith has never been shy when it comes to discussing the details of her “personal life” with A-list actor, and super-hunk husband, Will Smith. Over the years, she has openly shared many of her experiences – both good and bad – with the media.
At age 46, the multi-talented actress, dancer, singer, songwriter, and businesswoman also has one of the best bodies in Hollywood. Watch her in the 2017 motion picture Girl’s’ Trip, and you’ll see that she looks as good (or better!) than she did when she started her career on the sitcom True Colors in 1990!
Recently the stunning and successful Ms. Smith made headlines, once again, by opening up about her vaginal rejuvenation treatment.
In a recent episode of her Facebook Watch series, Red Table Talk, entitled “Vaginal Rejuvenation 101” Jada Pinkett Smith spoke candidly about her treatment. While she underwent this procedure to resolve her ongoing bladder leak issues issues, she also expresses that it is about “health” and “vitality.”
This episode opened many women’s eyes to this new and amazing treatment that they had never heard of. “I always love it when we as women can share information with each other,” she tells Gammy as she explains vaginal rejuvenation.
Said Jada on the Red Table Talk episode, “Is this a comfortable conversation to always talk about? No. But I think it’s super important.” She then goes own to stress the importance of talking about it, not only in regard to having sex, but for having healthy bodies for ourselves.
Watch the video below to see Jada discuss vaginal rejuvenation with her own doctor. Then call Board Certified Oakland County Doctor Ali, to discuss how vaginal rejuvenation can help restore your own vaginal health and vitality!
Watch Jada Pinkett Smith’s Vaginal Rejuvenation Video, Below
Vaginal Tightening Improves:
Vaginal Looseness
Loss of Sensation
Vaginal Dryness
Vaginal Irritation
Bladder Leakage
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How Geneveve Vaginal Rejuvenation Works
The Geneveve procedure applies heat to targeted areas of the vagina using radiofrequency. This stimulates collagen production, which helps to strengthen and thicken the tissues in the walls of the vagina. The treatment also includes a cooling process that ensures the application is comfortable and painless.
Affordable radiofrequency vaginal rejuvenation can stop bladder leaks & improve sexual intimacy with just one 30 minute treatment!
Geneveve™ is a non-surgical vaginal tightening procedure that uses radiofrequency to rejuvenate vaginal tissue & muscles. It is an affordable, painless, one-time procedure performed in our Oakland County medical office. There is no downtime, and you will begin to notice vaginal improvement within just a few weeks.
How Many People Get Cosmetic Surgery?
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It’s no secret anymore that most of the world’s top celebrities have achieved or enhanced their good looks through cosmetic surgery as well as minimally invasice cosmetic procedures.
Kaley Cuoco, Kloe Kardashian and Anna Faris all openly admit to having had breast enhancement surgery – with all three stating that it was one of the best things they ever did for themselves. And, so many stars – including Jennifer Anniston, Tyra Banks, Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Alba, Nicki Minaj Jennifer Lawrence – owe their symetrical beauty to skillful rhinoplasty (“nose job”).
You may be thinking that cosmetic surgery is fine for these A-listers – but did you know that millions of non-celebrity, everyday people actually get cosmetic surgery every year, as well? As you will see, it’s probably a lot more common than you think!
In this article we share statistics on the number of cosmetic surgeries performed in the United States every year.
Cosmetic Surgery Statistics
Data recently released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reveals that the number of cosmetic procedures performed in the United States continues to grow every year. According to their statistics, there were 15.9 million surgical and minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures performed in the United States in the year 2015.
And since 2000, overall cosmetic procedures have risen 115 percent!
Breast augmentations, liposuction and nose jobs still top the list of most popular cosmetic surgeries. But facelifts have slipped out of the top five. We’re guessing that the reason facelifts are no longer as popular, is that many of our more minimally invasive and non-invasive cosmetic procedures (laser resurfacing, botox, facial fillers, etc.) have taken the place of full facelifts.
Can you guess what the other two “top five” plastic surgeries in the U.S. are? Keep reading to find out!
Top 5 Cosmetic Surgeries in the US
Of the 1.7 million cosmetic surgical procedures performed in 2015, the top 5 were:
Breast augmentation surgery
279,143 breast augmentations were performed in 2015 alone. This represents a 31 percent increase over 2000.
Liposuction
Nearly as many people in the U.S. underwent Liposuction in 2015, with 222,051 procedures being performed. This is a 5% increase from 2014.
Nose reshaping surgery
217,979 rhinoplasties were performed in 2015 in the United States.
Eyelid surgery
The fact that 203,934 eyelid surgeries were poerformed may come as a surprise to many. But drooping eyelids is one oif the most obvious tell-tale signs of aging – in addition to potentially interfereing with vision.
Tummy tuck surgery
127,967 tummy tuck procedures were operformed in the US in 2015. This is an increase of 9 percent from 2014, and accounts for a 104% rise since 2000.
Best Cosmetic Surgery – Birmingham, MI
Yep, everybody’s doing it! So what are you waiting for? Looking youthful and attractive is not just for the rich and famous anymore. Better surgical technology means lower costs, better results and less downtime than every before.
Birmingham double board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali offers the absolute best technologies in all types of cosmetic surgery procedures. Schedule a consultation to see what cosmentic procedure is right for your beauty goals … so you can look and feel younger and even more beautiful!
Schedule a Birmingham, MI Cosmetic Surgery Consultation: 248.335.7200
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Affordable radiofrequency vaginal rejuvenation can stop bladder leaks & improve sexual intimacy with just one 30 minute treatment!
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Geneveve™ is a non-surgical vaginal tightening procedure that uses radiofrequency to rejuvenate vaginal tissue & muscles. It is an affordable, painless, one-time procedure performed in our Oakland County medical office, that only takes 30 minutes. There is no downtime, and you will begin to notice vaginal improvement within just a few weeks.
How Geneveve Vaginal Rejuvenation Works
The Geneveve procedure applies heat to targeted areas of the vagina using radiofrequency. This stimulates collagen production, which helps to strengthen and thicken the tissues in the walls of the vagina. The treatment also includes a cooling process that ensures the application is comfortable and painless.
As a result of the thickened and strengthened vaginal tissue, the vagina feels tighter. This not only increases sexual sensation and reduces dryness, but also helps stop embarrassing bladder leakage.
Only one 30-minute treatment is needed for most women. You will begin to notice vaginal improvement within the first few weeks after treatment. As your body’s collagen production increases, your results will continue to improve over time. Within 6 to 9 weeks most women experience maximum improvement in vaginal sensitivity, tightness and bladder control.
Vaginal Tightening Statistics:
40% of women experience vaginal looseness that causes loss of sexual sensation.
1 in 3 women experience bladder leakage when they laugh, sneeze, or workout.
50% of women suffer from vaginal dryness and irritation after menopause.
Vaginal Tightening Improves:
Vaginal Looseness & Loss of Sensation
Vaginal Dryness and Irritation
Urinary Incontinance (Bladder Leakage)
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How to Stop Bladder Leaks (Part 1)
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Research has shown that more than half of people who experience bladder leaks (“urinary incontinence”) don’t discuss the condition with their health care provider. But there is really no need to feel embarrassed, since 1 in every 3 women experience bladder leakage when they laugh, sneeze, cough or workout.
Bladder leakage, or urinary incontinence, affects both women and men of all ages – although it becomes more common as we get older. The good news is that there are new treatments that can minimize or eliminate bladder leaks without surgery – sometimes with just one treatment.
What Causes Bladder Leaks?
There are two main types of urinary incontinence stress incontinence and urge incontinence. Knowing which type you have can help you and your doctor determine the best treatment.
If you have stress incontinence, activities that raise the pressure inside your abdomen cause urine to leak through the muscle in your bladder that normally holds it in. With stress incontinence, coughing, sneezing, laughing, running, exercising jumping and lifting heavy objects is often responsible for a urine leak.
Childbirth, smoking, age or being overweight raises the risk of stress incontinence in women. Stress incontinence is much more rare in men and is often due to prostate cancer treatment, such as radiation or surgery.
Urge Incontinence – also called overactive bladder – is a medical condition in which the brain, spinal cord and bladder don’t work together properly to hold and release urine at the right time. The bladder may suddenly empty, or a person may feel the need to urinate frequently.
Diseases that affect the nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis or stroke, can cause urge incontinence in men and women. In men, an enlarged prostate may be the cause. However, in many cases, doctors can’t identify what causes urge incontinence.
It is also possible to have both types of incontinence at the same time. Fortunately, the majority of both types of urinary incontinence can either be cured or significantly improved.
Home Remedies for Bladder Leaks
There are some steps you can take at home to cut down on bladder leaks.
Avoiding certain foods, drinks and ingredients can help reduce bladder leaks, including:
·Alcohol
·Artificial sweeteners
·Caffeine
·Carbonated beverages
·Chocolate
·Citrus fruits and tomatoes
·Corn syrup
·Honey
·Spicy foods
Overweight and obese women who lose weight also report fewer episodes of bladder leakage. But we all know that weight loss is much easier said than done.
Certain exercises can help control your bladder to some extent, including “Kegel” exercises in which you tighten pelvic muscles to strengthen them.
While these “home remedies”can help to some extent with frustrating bladder leakage, they can be an inconvenience and often are difficult to “follow through” with.
Fortunately, state-of-the-art medical treatments now make it very ease to treat leaking bladders – without surgery! In PART 2 of this article we discuss these new and exciting non-surgical treatments for urinary incontinence!
CLICK HERE for Part 2, to Learn About Medical Treatments for Bladder Leaks.
Best Bladder Leak Doctor – Birmingham, MI
Dr. Ali offers state-of-the-art radiofrequency vaginal rejuvenation that can stop bladder leaks with just one 30 minute treatment!
It is a painless, affordable one-time treatment performed in our Birmingham medical office. In some cases of Stress Incontinence your medical insurance may even cover the cost of the procedure. There is no downtime, and you will begin to notice vaginal improvement & fewer leaks in just a few weeks.
Get rid of those embarrasing and frustrating bladder leaks once and for all! Call us for a discreet Geneveve consultation today.
How to Stop Bladder Leaks (Part 2)
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In Part 1 of this article we explained the causes of bladder leaks, and discussed some at home steps that can help reduce them.
In this article we discuss the various medical treatments available for bladder leaks – including the new and exciting non-surgical Geneveve vaginal tightening procedure that minimizes or stops bladder leaks with just one 30 minute treatment!
Medications for Bladder Leaks
Certain medications can help your bladder hold more, reduce urgency and improve your ability to empty your bladder if you suffer from bladder leaks. There is also a recently approved patch for overactive bladder that helps relax the bladder muscle – however the patch does not improve Stress Incontinence.
As with any medications, there are side effects and interactions. So while medication may be the best option for some people – Radiofrequency Vaginal Tightening (below) offers natural, long-lasting results without the need for strong medications.
Surgery for Bladder Leaks
Mesh Surgery for bladder leaks was commonly performed – however many serious complications were reported in women who underwent this surgery. You may even have seen television commercials with information on the many resulting lawsuits.
In this surgery, doctors inserted a strip of mesh to press against your urethra and prevent leaks. However, due to reports of these severe complications, in 2016 the FDA changed the classification of surgical mesh repair to a high-risk device.
Fortunately, newer non-surgical treatments like Radiofrequency Vaginal Tightening (below) are now available to treat many cases of bladder leakage.
Radiofrequency Vaginal Tightening for Bladder Leaks
“Geneveve” is a new state-of-the-art non-surgical procedure that applies heat to targeted areas of the vagina using radiofrequency, to stimulate the body’s own collagen production. This naturally strengthens and thickens the muscles and tissue surrounding the bladder and in the walls of the vagina – and embarrassing bladder leakage decreases.
Only one 30 to 45 minute Geneveve treatment is needed for most women. It is performed in the comfort of our discreet, state-of-the-art Birmingham, Mi medical office under the supervision of renowned Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ali.
Because Geneveve is a non-surgical procedure, no anesthetic is needed and there is no incision or scarring. There is also no downtime!
Learn More About Geneveve Treatments for Bladder Control HERE.
Best Bladder Leak Treatment – Birmingham, MI
Dr. Ali offers state-of-the-art radiofrequency vaginal rejuvenation that can stop bladder leaks with just one 30 minute treatment!
It is a painless, affordable one-time treatment performed in our Birmingham medical office. In some cases of Stress Incontinence your medical insurance may even cover the cost of the procedure. There is no downtime, and you will begin to notice vaginal improvement & fewer leaks in just a few weeks.
Get rid of those embarrasing and frustrating bladder leaks once and for all! Call us for a discreet Geneveve consultation today.
What Types of Plastic Surgery Does Insurance Cover?
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More people than ever are getting plastic surgery to look and feel their very best. One the first question we are asked by patients at our Birmingham cosmetic surgery practice is “Will Insurance Cover Plastic Surgery?” The answer depends upon the type of surgery you are having, as well as the reasons you are having it.
If a plastic surgery procedure is considered “purely cosmetic” (with no medical benefit), health insurance will typically not cover the procedure. However, there are a dozen or so cosmetic surgeries that insurance policies may cover if certain conditions are met. If a patient can prove medical necessity, all of the surgeries listed below may be at least partially covered by insurance.
“Nose Job” Surgery
Rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job, may be covered by your insurance in cases where the nose’s structure makes it difficult to breathe. An example of this is a deviated septum, which can cause many health problems like pain, nosebleeds, and obstruction of nostrils.
Eyelid Lift Surgery
Blepharoplasty, or an eyelid lift, can be done on the upper and lower eyelids, and for both cosmetic and medical reasons. If it can be shown that the surgery falls into the latter category, your insurance may cover it.
One common medical reason for blepharoplasty is when extra skin puts too much weight on the eyelid, causing obstruction of vision. Insurance may also cover an eyelid lift when vision is impaired by muscles of the upper eyelid stretching too much over time. If insurance coverage is sought, you will likely have to provide medical documentation from an eye doctor.
Ear Reshaping Surgery
Though less common than eyelid surgery, Otoplasty, or ear reshaping surgery, can similarly be covered if the anatomy of the ear impairs hearing. Various anatomical conditions pertaining to position and proportion of the ear can interfere with hearing.
Mole Removal Surgery
Some people love their Moles, also referred to as “beauty marks.” Others prefer they be removed. If a mole is deemed “suspicious,” pre-cancerous, or cancerous by a doctor, insurance typically covers the removal procedure.
Having a mole removal done by a board certified plastic surgeon ensures that there is minimal or no scarring, and that you are not left with any disfigurement.
Breast Surgery
Typically most breast procedures, including augmentation (implants), lifts, and reductions, are considered cosmetic, and therefore not covered by insurance. In cases where the breast surgery is deemed reconstructive (as opposed to solely cosmetic), insurance typically covers all or part of it. An example of this would be following a mastectomy due to breast cancer. In fact, 1998 legislation mandated that insurance cover not only reconstruction of the removed breast, but also for work on the remaining breast for symmetry purposes.
Another reason some insurance companies may cover breast surgery is for relief of severe discomfort. Breast reduction procedures, and possibly a breast lift, would be two such examples. The weight of some women’s breasts may cause back, neck, and shoulder pain and could warrant medically necessary surgery. As with any insurance claim, sufficient documentation of the condition must be supplied by the woman’s doctors and health care providers. At AMAE Plastic Surgery we do not accept insurance for breast reduction surgery.
Other Plastic Surgery Procedures Covered by Insurance
Other cosmetic procedures that insurance will sometimes cover include, but aren’t limited to, tummy tucks, butt lifts, bunion removal, and varicose veins removal. Again, the most important criteria is that these surgeries are deemed medically necessary and/or are used for pain relief. For the best information about insurance coverage, it’s always best for policyholders to contact their insurance companies directly – and then check with our office to see if we accept insurance for the desired procedure.
Best Plastic Surgery – Birmingham, MI
If you’re interested in seeing what plastic surgery procedures might be covered by your insurance, you may call us at 248-335-7200 to speak with our caring and informative office staff.
With over 7,000 plastic surgery procedures to his name, board-certified Dr. M. Azhar Ali is an outstanding Birmingham area plastic surgeon, who offers experienced, compassionate care to all patients. If your procedure is one for which we accept insurance, we will work with your insurance company and make every effort to help you obtain coverage for your medically necessary plastic surgery.
Which Vaginal Tightening Treatment is Best ?
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Vaginal looseness – which occurs after childbirth or as a result of age or menopause – affects millions of women. Vaginal laxity can interfere with sexual intimacy as well as cause embarrassing bladder leakage.
There are many different types of treatment for this condition. So how does a woman know which is the best one?
Renowned Birmingham board certified plastic surgeon firmly believes that the Geneveve™ non-surgical radiofrequency vaginal tightening procedure is the superior vaginal tissue & muscle rejuvenation treatment.
In this article we compare the various vaginal tightening procedures, so you can make an informed decision that will restore your sexual health and eliminate embarrassing bladder leakage.
Kegel Exercises for Vaginal Tightening
Most gynecologists begin to address vaginal looseness by suggesting Kegel exercise to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.
While “Kegels” can indeed be helpful to a limited extent, they only improve muscle tone. They do NOT remedy the loss of elasticity in the vagina’s soft tissue that rests over the muscle and contributes to vaginal laxity.
Additionally, who wants to have to do vaginal exercises everday, when a single Geneveve radiofrequency treatment can accomplish the same results in one 30 minute treatment?
Hormone Therapy for Vaginal Tightening
Many doctor’s prescribe hormone replacement therapy for post menopausal women to replace the estrogens that their body is no longer producing.
However the synthetic estrogen commonly used in hormone replacemnet therapy should only be used for short-term therapy because it has been linked to serious medical risks such as breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
While estrogen does stimulate the production of collagen and elastin in the vaginal tissue, its risks may outweigh the benefits in the long run. Especially when a single, safe Geneveve radiofrequency treatment can accomplish the same collagen productoin in the vagina without the risks.
Surgical Vaginal Tightening: Vaginoplasty
Vaginoplasty is a surgery that tightens the vaginal wall at the entry point to the vagina. Anesthetic is administered and incisions are made on the inside of the vagina. Recovery time is typically two weeks.
Although vaginoplasty is a safe and fairly “routine” surgery when performed by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Ali, any surgery comes with risks including scarring, infection and reaction to anesthesia. Additionally, vaginoplasty can cost up to $9,000 and is typically not covered by health insurance as it is usually considered an elective procedure.
Geneveve radiofrequency treatments acheive the same vaginal tightening with no surgery, no anesthetic and no downtime at only a fraction of the cost of vaginoplast surgery.
Laser Vaginal Tightening
There are a number of laser treatments available for vaginal rejuvenation, including: DiVa, Femilift, MonaLisa Touch, Juliet, and IntimaLase.
Laser treatments insert a small laser in the vagina to heat the tissue. Unlike Geneve there is NOT a cooling component, so anesthetic must be used with laser vaginal treatments.
Additionally, multiple laser treatment sessions are required – while only a single Geneve treatment is typically needed.
Side effects of laser treatments may include cramping and spotting – and patients usually have to apply a healing cream and abstain from sex for several days. With Geneve there are no side effects and you may resume sexual intimacy immediately.
Radiofrequency Vaginal Tightening Treatments
There are various treatments available that use radiofrequency, including Geneveve, ThermiVa and Ultra Femme 360 – so it is important to choose the best one.
For example, the Ultra Femme 360 treatment requires three separate visit, while Geneve typically only requires a single 30 minute treatment. In fact Geneve is the only radiofrequency procedure that only needs one session to acheive full results.
And, because Geneve only requires one treatment it ends up being less expensive than other multi-treatment radio frequency regimens.
Additionally, most radiofrequency treatments require anesthetic, have side effects of cramping and/or spotting, and patients must abstain from sex for at least 2 days.
Geneveve treatment is superior becaue it uses a patented cryogen-cooling to protect the vaginal tissue, so no anesthetic is needed. There is no cramping, no spotting, no aftercare cream, and normal activity (including intimacy) may be resumed immediately with no downtime.
Vaginal Tightening Treatments – Birmingham, MI
For all of the reasons stated above, renowned Birmingham MI plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has determined that Geneveve is by far the best vaginal tightening and rejuvenation treatment to offer his patients. Whether you are suffering from embarrassing bladder leakage, or a frustrating loss of vaginal tightness and sexual sensation, Geneve is a life changing procedure.
Call Dr. Ali today for a consultation to see how Geneveve vaginal tightening and rejuvenation can improve your life!