Hey I apologize, I wasn't trying to sound rude with the way I wrote that. Yeah you're right, it's definitely not for plastic
surgery. However, they told me that it's considered elective, since they don't classify it as being medically necessary.
If that makes a difference in the way they decide on which surgical methods & procedures to use, I don't know. That's what
I'm trying to find out. (but I'm pretty sure though, they look at it from a functional aspect)
Yeah that's what I am concerned with primarily, aesthetics. And just like you said, they can surely handle the medical aspect. But as
soon as I found out it was a residency facility, that's when I started having all these conflicting concerns about them addressing the
main thing I wanted to be focused on.
I've been trying to get a referral from my Primary Care Manager to go in-network and see Relle. But it
seems like I'm going to end up having to be treated at a military facility. So I'm trying to think of
ways to have the best odds possible.
I was going to get multiple consults from top OMFS's, then bring them in with me to my consult with the military
OMFS. I'm also trying to figure out how I should go about bringing up my main concern of aesthetics to them. I don't think they
would disqualify me from treatment over it, but I want to try and let them know that it's a very important factor for me in
doing this. What would you say.
No problem, I'm just telling you the truth, even if it may be inconvenient for you. The military have same problem as you, a limited amount of money and can't send everyone to private surgeons if there's no reason for it. Given this, you have to give them a reason why they should refer you.
You say that it's not plastic surgery, but it does come off as aesthetic is your main reason for the surgery, and you even wrote so previously in this thread. It's nothing wrong with that, but you need to be clear about why you're performing this surgery to get the result you want. You also need to be clear about why you don't think the offered surgery will be able to resolve your issues.
What are the actual issues you're having and want to correct? You've seen your surgeon, and they've told you it's not medically necessary, but they'll do it anyway. What does this mean, and what is the plan the surgeon have for you? Do you have a bite deficiency that is not big enough, but can be corrected, or do they offer this to you only because if your aesthetic concerns? If so, it sounds like a very generous offer. When you've met the surgeon, they must have also told you what they can correct for you, and how? In what way does the plan they offer you doesn't seem sufficient?
I can understand your surgeons frustration, because it seems like you're disqualifying them, without knowing why and what you want instead. You just want someone else.
