Common FAQs

Why to go for Cosmetic Surgery?
Appearance is an important aspect of modern life. People today not only want to feel good inside but they also want to look good outside. Cosmetic surgery aims to change your appearance by altering parts of your body that function normally but make you unhappy. If you're dissatisfied with appearance, you may be interested in cosmetic surgery not only to look better, but also to feel better.
Some people do this through diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes. Some have surgery, especially if they are unhappy with a specific aspect of their body or appearance that Cosmetic surgery could alter.

What are the advantages of Cosmetic surgery?

People with a good self-image tend to function effectively in their work, feel secure in their relationships, and interact positively with others. Self-image has other components, but one of the most important is appearance. Sometimes the correction of even a minor cosmetic defect can make a major positive change, substantially increasing feelings of well-being and self-worth.

What is the difference between cosmetic and reconstructive surgery?

Cosmetic surgery is performed to reshape normal structures of the body in order to improve the patient's appearance and self-esteem. Cosmetic surgery is usually not covered by health insurance because it is elective.

Reconstructive surgery is performed on abnormal structures of the body, caused by congential defects, developmental abnormalities, trauma, infection, tumors or disease. It is generally performed to improve function, but may also be done to approximate a normal appearance. Reconstructive surgery is generally covered by most health insurance policies although coverage for specific procedures and levels of coverage may vary greatly.

There are a number of "gray areas" in coverage for plastic surgery that sometimes require special consideration by an insurance carrier. These areas usually involved surgical operations which may be reconstructive or cosmetic, depending on each patient's situation. For example, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) - a procedure normally performed to achieve cosmetic improvement may be covered if the eyelids are drooping severely and obscuring a patient's vision.