Where's The "Plastic" In Plastic Surgery? by mike@bodyfaq.com

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Where's The "Plastic" In Plastic Surgery?

- by Mike Jones

(c) Mike Jones - All Rights reserved

http://www.bodyfaq.com

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Don't be looking for the Dupont Company sales rep the next

time you visit a Plastic Surgeon's office because, despite

popular belief, there's no "Plastic" in Plastic Surgery. The

name is taken from the Greek word "plastikos" which means to

"mold or shape."

Initially plastic surgery procedures were limited to facial

and body reconstruction caused by accidents, trauma, illness

or birth defects. As people began to see the purely cosmetic

possibilities, many surgeons expanded their services to

include facelifts, rhinoplasty (nose jobs), breast

augmentation and liposuction.

It's important to know the difference between plastic

surgery and cosmetic surgery, especially if you're planning

on having your insurance company foot the bill for your

procedure.

Cosmetic surgery is performed solely to improve a person's

outward physical appearance and self-esteem by correcting

naturally occuring conditions that the patient is unhappy

with. Cosmetic surgery may be performed by either a Plastic

Surgeon or a Cosmetic Surgeon. Cosmetic surgery is generally

not covered by health insurance.

Reconstructive plastic surgery is performed to correct or

reduce the effects of congenital defects, accidental trauma

injury, infections, tumors, and other health-related

conditions. It's primary purpose is rarely to simply improve

appearance except for extreme cases involving major facial

or bodily damage resulting from automobile accidents, etc.

Plastic Surgery may only be performed by a 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

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