I've heard that this is all nice and well in theory but insurance companies do all they can do find a work around. A well known DR on rxmuscle said he has only had one case EVER get covered by insurance (dr rick something - I forget)
I would kill to get mine out but my life just doesnt allow it now.
Italian is correct, it can fall under the cancer act he stated, and also the doctor HAS to use the correct ICD-9 codes when submitting it to the insurance. They have to write the ICD-9 code for PAIN!!! If they do not include that, then chances are slim imo. I had mine covered 70%, because my surgeon, and his head nurse used the correct ICD-9 codes, and didn't mind doing the work. Some doctors and their referral clerks get lazy, and/or just do not want to work with you and the insurance for coverage. I wouldn't be surprised if Rick didn't put much effort into filing the correct codes, etc. I know multiple people that have had it covered....AT least some portion of it.
That being said, it may be a lot harder these days considering we are/were in a remission....or so they said.
And be sure to get a CHEST compression vest. It helps a lot with the swelling. The more lipo done, the more bruising and swelling too....well, usually.
To answer the OP, GO to a PLASTIC SURGEON!!!
Whether you do or not, always request to see the surgeon's (plastic or not) work/photos if he has any. Some doctors will butcher your ass since they are just doing it for medical purposes and not so much with cosmetics in mind.....hence the reason to use a plastic surgeon
BMJ