Microsurgery

There are a wide variety of plastic surgery procedures, such as Microsurgery, that our practice performs. Please contact us if you are interested
in receiving more information on this particular procedure.

Plastic surgery encompasses both 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 congenital defects, developmental abnormalities, trauma,
infection, tumors or disease. It is generally performed to improve
functions, 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 involve 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 by insurance if the eyelids are drooping
severely and obscuring a patient’s vision.

For more information on plastic surgery and the procedures we offer, please
schedule a consultation and visit our practice.