Patients who want to see some improvement in wrinkles on the face or elsewhere on the body may be considering an Aluma procedure. This kind of noninvasive treatment uses RF energy waves to go below the surface of the skin and promote the emergence of collagen that helps to erase wrinkles.
What Does Aluma Cost?
Because an Aluma procedure must be performed by a skilled specialist in the field of dermatology, much of the cost of this kind of procedure is not in the equipment and supplies, but in the cost of providing a professional dermatology office. Rates for the procedure may vary quite a bit throughout various regions. One estimate for Aluma sessions in American dermatology offices is $250-$300 per session. An Aluma session generally takes less than one hour, and there is no recovery period afterward in most cases.
Is Aluma Covered by Health Insurance?
Aluma is an elective cosmetic procedure, not something that patients generally need in order to be healthy. Health insurance companies generally apply a rule of medical necessity to payouts. For this reason, it's unlikely that a conventional health insurance policy would offer even partial payment for Aluma treatment. In addition, new government proposals for regulation would seek to limit the availability of insurance for cosmetic services, where some refer to these kinds of plans as "gold-plated" or "cadillac" health plans.
Those worried about the costs of paying for Aluma out of pocket can talk to their dermatology specialists to see if limited procedures may be available that will fit into their budget.
