Cosmetic Surgery definition

Cosmetic Surgery means any Surgery, service, Drug or supply designed to improve the appearance of an individual by alteration of a physical characteristic which is within the broad range of normal but which may be considered unpleasing or unsightly, except when necessitated by an Injury.

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Cosmetic Surgery means any expenses Incurred in connection with the care and treatment of, or operations which are performed for plastic, reconstructive, or cosmetic purposes or any other service or supply which are primarily used to improve, alter, or enhance appearance of a physical characteristic which is within the broad spectrum of normal but which may be considered displeasing or unattractive, except when required by an Injury.

Cosmetic Surgery means surgery that is performed to alter or reshape normal structures of the body in order to improve appearance.

Examples of Cosmetic Surgery in a sentence

• Reconstructive Surgery following a mastectomy is not considered Cosmetic Surgery and will be covered.

• Examples of Cosmetic Surgery that are not Covered include breast augmentation, dermabrasion, dermaplaning, excision of acne scarring, acne surgery (including cryotherapy), asymptomatic keloid/scar revision, microphlebectomy, sclerotherapy (except for truncal veins), and nasal rhinoplasty.

• Cosmetic Surgery includes, but is not limited to, ear piercing, rhinoplasty, lipectomy, surgery for sagging or extra skin, any augmentation or reduction procedures (e.g., mammoplasty, liposuction, keloids, rhinoplasty and associated surgery) or treatment relating to the consequences or as a result of Cosmetic Surgery.

• Examples of Cosmetic Surgery include breast augmentation, dermabrasion, dermaplaning, excision of acne scarring, acne surgery (including cryotherapy), asymptomatic keloid/scar revision, microphlebectomy, sclerotherapy (except for truncal veins), and nasal rhinoplasty.

• Cosmetic Surgery includes but is not limited to rhinoplasty, lipectomy, surgery for sagging or extra skin, any augmentation or reduction procedures (e.g., mammoplasty, liposuction, keloids, rhinoplasty and associated surgery) or treatment relating to the consequences or as a result of Cosmetic Surgery.

More Definitions of Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic Surgery means any procedure that is directed at improving the person’s appearance and does not meaningfully promote the proper function of the body or prevent or treat illness or disease.

Cosmetic Surgery means Surgery or Medical Treatment that modifies, improves, restores or maintains normal appearance of a physical feature, irregularity, or defect.

Cosmetic Surgery means surgery which can be expected to improve a patient's physical appearance, but does not restore or materially improve a body function.

Cosmetic Surgery or "Reconstructive Surgery" shall mean any surgical procedure performed primarily to improve physical appearance.

Cosmetic Surgery means any surgery, service, drug or supply designed to improve the appearance of an individual by changing, improving and/or alteration of a physical characteristic. Please see Article 15 for additional information.

Cosmetic Surgery means re-constructive surgery or surgery which is not medically necessary or which is performed principally to improve or with the principal objective of improving the appearance of a person or which the person concerned considers or believes will improve his appearance and includes any surgery necessary for psychological reasons, adaptation and personal satisfaction in respect of a Disability covered under this Policy.

Cosmetic Surgery means surgery performed primarily to improve a person’s physical appearance or to restore to normal state through change in the body’s appearance, other than surgery for the repair or treatment of an injury or a congenital bodily defect to restore bodily functions;