Will medical insurance companies cover treatments such as laser surgery for severe acne scarring?
111360
You should read your coverage plan. Each insurance company is different. I'd wager to say that most consider that "cosmetic" and won't cover it.
569234
yes.  it is quite safe and predictable.  the lasers used for cosmetic procedures are highly regulated and tested.  the lasers are set to intensities that penetrate to depths necessary only for the procedure at hand.  the laser is only as good as the person using it however. \n\ni have had 3 laser treatments on my face for permanent removal of facial hair.  i had issues with acne and the treatments have been very helpful.  the sessions were very tolerable.  typically a topical anesthetic cream is rubbed on and allowed to sit on the face for 30-60 minutes.  for more involved procedures, other types of anesthesia may be necessary.  good luck.  you'll do fine.
434746
I've had a couple of moles removed for testing because of a family history of skin cancer.  None of them were lasered. They were cut completely out down to the root--the doctor made a kind of cone-shaped incision and then put in lots of tiny invisible stitches. (Local anesthesia.)  The scar is red for a few months and then fades to almost nothing--you can see the scar in just the right light and angle but other than that I don't even need make-up to cover it.\nI had another one that had to be cauterized but it wasn't on my face--that made an ugly scar and 15 years later it's still white and puckered and shiny although not as prominent.\nDefinitely ask your surgeon about different options for removing the mole and what kinds of scars they will leave. It depends on your skin type too--my skin tends to scar easily and make those lumpy "keloid" scars so I have to be very careful about surgery and injury.
401711
it depends on the severity of the wound and your predisposition for scarring.
470342
It will depend on what the treatment is, what your insurance provisions are, and how your doctor codes it to the insurance company. They may pay for your office visit fee but not the actual treatment itself.
798901
This treatment is considered - cosmetic service so it's not covered by any insurance.  You can get financed by a plan that works with your dental office.  Ask them if they use one and you can pay the finance company in monthly payments.
523317
Almost no dental insurance covers cosmetic dentistry. It is viewed as "elective" and not necessary for your health. There are some exceptions:\n\nIf you have an orthodontic benefit, it will pay some towards braces. If not, you're out-of-pocket.\n\nIf a tooth in front has decay or is compromised, your dental insurance may pay to get it replaced with porcelain.\n\n\nOther than that, cosmetic procedures are your responsibility. Insurance is meant to pay for health concerns, not vanity. If you want a beautiful smile, you should have it. Get a job, work hard, and pay for it like everybody else.
1153111
http://www.emedicine.com/oph/topic479.htm#section~differentials\nThis is only one source. There are a lot of other searches that suggest similar procedures. From all accounts so far, I have seen, that there is no cure. It suppresses the immune and causes the skin to thicken when he scratches. \n\nI have a pre-cancerous condition where I have to have laser surgery every 6 months or so. It is persistent and when it is at its apex it is extremely itchy. There is a great deal of scarring and albinism due to the repeated surgery, the skin is very thin. I have used corticosteroids and flamazine. It is used for laser skin surgery and burn victims. It really does numb the pain while it protects vulnerable tissue.\nFlamazine cream may also be used as an aid to the short-term treatment of infection in leg ulcers and pressure sores, and as an aid to the prophylaxis of infection in skin graft donor sites and extensive abrasions. I don't know if this helps any for the scratching, but it is a topical anti-bacterial as well. The link is below.\n\nHere is a site for support groups for your son and yourself. I can tell that you are not alone.\nwww.medhelp.org/HealthTopics/Dermatitis.html \nI wish you well and hope this helps a little bit. It must be unimaginably difficult to see your child suffer so.
1033489
Cosmetic Surgery is very cheap in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges cosmetic surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.I have also read that they arrange financing for american and canadian patients as cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance.They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your cosmetic surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.If you still havent got your surgery done,you are better off getting it done in India.\nhttp://www.forerunnershealthcare.com\nhope this helps
577505
Talk to a dermatologist.  If the acne is moderate to severe there is laser treatment and a powerful drug called accutane.  Accutane is amazing but needs to be closely monitored.
661469
It does work, but it take several treatments, and that gets extremely expensive. Most insurance policies do not cover cosmetic/reconsructive surgery.
1123618
Short answer: no\nThe insurance companies have people that are typically former assitants, or dentists. \n\nAnyone promising you can make money doing this is scaming you.
391084
Yes, normally it will cover all or most of the cost.  There should be an 800 number on your card that you can call and they will tell you.  My husband has glasses and our insurance covered 80% of the cost to replace them.  We don't have tricare, but I work in a medical facility and tricare is a pretty good insurance so I am sure they will pay all or most.  Just call them, or if you have a membership booklet (should have come with the card) it will tell you in there about the vision coverage.
433151
i studied the skin in anatomy and physiology...pigment cells (like cells of a mole) are on the very last layer of the epidermis (1st layer). laser will help prevent scaring becasue it uses light to break up these pigment cells. regular surgery is more likely to cause scaring since these pigment cells are so close to the dermis (2nd layer of skin; if cut it can easily be scared)...also since u r dark skined many dermatologist won't recomend laser surgery since all of your skin has these pigment cells, therefore the laser can differentiate between mole pigment cells and your regular skin pigment cell
985224
Only some insurance cover the procedure, and they cover varying amounts. You want to check with your own. D is not that large, so they may not deem it madically necessary. I personally had one a few years ago and went from DDD to C, and even then it took a bit to get them to cover it.
799184
Nobody will cover a pre existing condition.  The only insurance you'll find are for accidents and genuine emergencies.\n\nPay cash.
1137131
Cosmetic Surgery is very cheap in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges cosmetic surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.I have also read that they arrange financing for american and canadian patients as cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance.They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your cosmetic surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.If you still havent got your surgery done,you are better off getting it done in India.\nhttp://www.forerunnershealthcare.com