Facial Injections: Info, Prices, Photos, Reviews, Q&A

Botox Cosmetic is very rarely covered by insurance. There have been a few cases that may have gotten coverage for excessive sweating, or muscle spasms, but insurance companies typically do not cover cosmetic procedures. (Alan M. Gardner, MD, Atlanta Dermatologist)

Cosmetic Botox use never covered by insurance

Since physicians have begun to use Botox, there have proven to be many excellent uses for this medicine. Some uses for Botox and the vocal cords, around the bladder, and for neck spasms are medically and indicated and may be covered by insurance.

However cosmetic uses of Botox are not covered by insurance plans. (Pat Pazmino, MD, FACS, Miami Plastic Surgeon)

Unfortunately, unless you have a cosmetic rider on your insurance it is very unlikely that they will cover Botox (especially Botox Cosmetic) unless the treatment is for a medically necessary purpose. (Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS, West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon)

Insurance coverage for Botox injections

If you get your medical insurance to pay for smoothing your wrinkles, I would vote for you for the presidency of the USA or at least make you a US negotiator in the Middle East or with Iran.

Obviously, you would posses amazing persuasion skills that none of us has and which could be well used in these important part of the world. I SERIOUSLY doubt you will succeed. (Peter A. Aldea, MD, Memphis Plastic Surgeon)

Insurance Coverage for Botox Treatments

There is very little to no chance that your health insurance carrier would cover Botox for your particular purpose.

In my practice we have had patients gain insurance coverage for a variety of medical issues, including migraine headaches, TMJ and excess sweating (hyperhidrosis).

Unfortunately, this can be a laborious process for patients and physicians alike.

There is a lot of red tape involved and even once completed insurance companies have been known to deny the coverage – leaving you, the patient, ultimately responsible for payment. (John M. Hilinski, MD, San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Insurance doesn’t cover Botox for cosmetic purposes

Your health insurance will not cover Botox for cosmetic purposes such as wrinkles. Some health insurance companies will cover Botox for medical purposes such as migraines, neurological disorders, and Hyperhidrosis. (Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD, Atlanta Plastic Surgeon)

Unfortunately, Botox treatments are rarely covered by insurance

Outside of Botox treatments for hyperhidrosis and occasionally for migraines, it is rarely covered by insurance. However, patients are able to use the flex medical accounts at times for such treatments with better luck. (Steven E. Rasmussen, MD, FAAD, Austin Dermatologist)

To treat facial lines that impair your ability to get a job is really an aesthetic concern and not a medically indicated treatment. This is not covered by insurance. (Steven Wallach, MD, New York Plastic Surgeon)

I am not aware of an insurance covering Botox treatments for facial wrinkles or furrows. I have seen them cover it for excessive sweating in the armpits. (Jerome Potozkin, MD, Danville Dermatologic Surgeon)

The best way to determine if an insurance company will cover Botox is to ask the insurance company. Botox is currently provided as Botox and Botox Cosmetic. The actual substance in the containers is the same but the indications are different.

Botox Cosmetic is the form of Botox used in treating lines between the brows and other lines in the face. Botox is used to treat other ‘medically necessary’ conditions such as axillary sweating and facial spasms among other indications.

Generally, an insurance company may pay for Botox but not for Botox Cosmetic. Some insurance companies will not pay for Botox indications. The best way to determine if your insurance company will pay for Botox is to ask them. (D.J. Verret, MD, Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Insurance companies do not cover Botox treatments for aesthetic indications. Botox is a nice luxury if you can afford it. Most patients find it worth the price. (Tracy Pfeifer, MD, Manhattan Plastic Surgeon)

Botox treatment for lines/wrinkles is cosmetic. Insurance companies will definitely not cover anything deemed aesthetic/cosmetic surgery. Botox however is used in other non-cosmetic treatments for medically indicated therapies. (C. Bob Basu, MD, FACS, Houston Plastic Surgeon)

While deep lines or wrinkles may have an effect on your job search, unfortunately the use of Botox for this condition is not deemed medically necessary and will be rejected for coverage. The are medical uses of Botox that are covered by insurance, but wrinkles is not one of them. (Harold J. Kaplan, MD, Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon)