Archive for January, 2017
Combining Procedures Common in Plastic Surgery
The most common combination of procedures in plastic surgery in the past was having eyelid surgery at the same time as a facelift and they are still frequently done together today. Brow lifts are more popular today than they were in the past and are also frequently performed with eyelid and facelift procedures. Patients who […]
Botox ®, Dysport ® and Xeomin® Injections as Prevention
You do not have to wait until you look old to start getting treatments for facial lines and wrinkles. Many patients in their late 20's and early 30’s are now getting preventative treatments in the form of fillers, prescription grade skin care lines and neurotoxin injections such as Botox®, Dysport® and the newest FDA approved […]
Insurance Coverage and Plastic Surgery
While most procedures performed by plastic surgeons are cosmetic in nature and not covered by insurance, many others are considered medically necessary and are generally covered by third party payers. Breast reduction is commonly covered by insurance companies as a medically necessary procedure for relief of neck, shoulder and back pain related to large, heavy […]