Insurance companies state that a person can very well do without plastic surgery, if it is just for good looks, instead of being a life saving surgery.On the other hand, reconstructive surgery is covered by health insurance. But, the extent of coverage may differ a lot from one case to another.
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Thus, before insuring a surgery it is made clear whether it is cosmetic or reconstructive. For example, abdominoplasty (or tummy tuck), when performed on an obese patient to protect him/her against heart problems, is eligible for medical insurance. Similarly, breast reduction surgery, when carried out with the intention of reducing weight of the breasts to reduce orthopedic pain, is also covered by health insurance. On the other hand, breast implants performed with the aspect of good looks in mind cannot be insured.
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