Cosmetic: What You Need to Know

Cosmetic plastic surgery includes surgical and nonsurgical procedures that reshape normal structures of the body in order to improve appearance and self-esteem. Healthy individuals with a positive outlook and realistic expectations are appropriate candidates for cosmetic procedures. Plastic surgery is a personal choice and should be done for yourself, not to fulfill someone else’s desires or to try to fit an ideal image. Because it is elective, cosmetic surgery is not covered by health insurance.

Breast Reconstruction: What You Need to Know

Breast reconstruction surgery is performed to replace skin, breast tissue, and the nipple removed during a mastectomy and it various. Most insurances do cover breast reconstruction surgery and that supporting documentation is extremely important in regard to submitting approval. Insurance companies are constantly disputing claims due to improper or lack of documentation.