In Plastic Surgery, Where Is The Plastic?

Plastic Surgery
Do not be looking for Dupont Company sales rep visit surgeon’s office because, despite the general belief, there is no”plastic” in plastic surgery. The name is taken from the Greek word “plastikos” meaning “mold or shape”.
Initially, the plastic surgery procedures were limited to facial and body reconstruction caused by accidents, trauma, disease or birth defects. As people began to see the purely cosmetic possibilities, many surgeons expanded their services to include plastic surgery, Rhinoplasty (Nose job), breast enlargement and liposuction.
It is important to know the difference between plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery, especially if you’re planning to have your insurance company foot the bill for your procedure.
Plastic surgery is performed solely to improve a person’s appearance and self-esteem by correcting naturally occurring conditions that the patient is happy p. Plastic surgery can be performed either by plastic surgeon or cosmetic surgery. Plastic surgery is generally not reimbursed by insurance companies.
Reconstructive plastic surgery is performed to correct or reduce the effects of congenital defects, accidental trauma injury, infection, tumors and other health-related conditions. It’s main purpose is rarely simply improve appearance except for extreme cases involving major facial or bodily damage due to car accidents, etc. Plastic surgery can be performed only by the plastic surgeon.
In most cases insurance does pay for plastic surgery although there are some cases where your claim may be reduced or denied completely. That’s why it is always important to coordinate the planned procedure with your health insurance provider BEFORE you get the procedure.
Often times the difference between whether or not your insurance company will cover the bill is the REASON for the procedure. If, for example, you are having your nose reshaped because you’re unhappy with your profile — no deal. You’re on your own. However, get that same nose job because your doctor has diagnosed a chronic breathing problem that results in the potentially dangerous condition known as “Sleep Apnea” and you could end up with a new nose courtesy of your health insurance provider!

