FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between plastic, cosmetic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery?
Unfortunately, in the medical world there are many terms that can often have many different meanings. People often confuse elective surgery with plastic surgery, but this is not always true. Elective surgery actually refers to something that can be scheduled at the patient’s convenience, or should be done sooner than later. The opposite would be an emergency surgery that if not performed as soon as possible would result in significant negatives, including death. In the true sense, almost all plastic surgery is elective, and especially the surgeries that I perform.
When we look at these terms from an insurance perspective, elective is often used to mean the opposite of medically necessary. Elective surgeries in that sense are something that insurance companies often push back on to cover or fight to reimburse. This in in contrast to something medically necessary that insurance companies routinely cover without question.
Lastly, the difference between plastic and cosmetic or reconstructive surgery is a different discussion. Plastic surgery involves changing the appearance of something may appear normal, or function properly, just as the term “-plasty” is used in many surgical specialties and refers to changing something (e.g. rhinoplasty, arthroplasty, valvuloplasty, urethroplasty, etc.). On the other hand, reconstructive surgery contents taking something that is broken, functioning improperly, or appears deformed and striving to return it to its normal functioning state. As opposed to reconstructing something in an attempt to return it to its pre-trauma, cancer, or dysfunctional condition, plastic or cosmetic surgery most often has the goal of improving the appearance of something.
When we look at these terms from an insurance perspective, elective is often used to mean the opposite of medically necessary. Elective surgeries in that sense are something that insurance companies often push back on to cover or fight to reimburse. This in in contrast to something medically necessary that insurance companies routinely cover without question.
Lastly, the difference between plastic and cosmetic or reconstructive surgery is a different discussion. Plastic surgery involves changing the appearance of something may appear normal, or function properly, just as the term “-plasty” is used in many surgical specialties and refers to changing something (e.g. rhinoplasty, arthroplasty, valvuloplasty, urethroplasty, etc.). On the other hand, reconstructive surgery contents taking something that is broken, functioning improperly, or appears deformed and striving to return it to its normal functioning state. As opposed to reconstructing something in an attempt to return it to its pre-trauma, cancer, or dysfunctional condition, plastic or cosmetic surgery most often has the goal of improving the appearance of something.
Is all plastic surgery elective?
Unfortunately, in the medical world there are many terms that can often have many different meanings. People often confuse elective surgery with plastic surgery, but this is not always true. Elective surgery actually refers to something that can be scheduled at the patient’s convenience, or should be done sooner than later. The opposite would be an emergency surgery that if not performed as soon as possible would result in significant negatives, including death. In the true sense, almost all plastic surgery is elective, and especially the surgeries that I perform.
When we look at these terms from an insurance perspective, elective is often used to mean the opposite of medically necessary. Elective surgeries in that sense are something that insurance companies often push back on to cover or fight to reimburse. This in in contrast to something medically necessary that insurance companies routinely cover without question.
Lastly, the difference between plastic and cosmetic or reconstructive surgery is a different discussion. Plastic surgery involves changing the appearance of something may appear normal, or function properly, just as the term “-plasty” is used in many surgical specialties and refers to changing something (e.g. rhinoplasty, arthroplasty, valvuloplasty, urethroplasty, etc.). On the other hand, reconstructive surgery contents taking something that is broken, functioning improperly, or appears deformed and striving to return it to its normal functioning state. As opposed to reconstructing something in an attempt to return it to its pre-trauma, cancer, or dysfunctional condition, plastic or cosmetic surgery most often has the goal of improving the appearance of something.
When we look at these terms from an insurance perspective, elective is often used to mean the opposite of medically necessary. Elective surgeries in that sense are something that insurance companies often push back on to cover or fight to reimburse. This in in contrast to something medically necessary that insurance companies routinely cover without question.
Lastly, the difference between plastic and cosmetic or reconstructive surgery is a different discussion. Plastic surgery involves changing the appearance of something may appear normal, or function properly, just as the term “-plasty” is used in many surgical specialties and refers to changing something (e.g. rhinoplasty, arthroplasty, valvuloplasty, urethroplasty, etc.). On the other hand, reconstructive surgery contents taking something that is broken, functioning improperly, or appears deformed and striving to return it to its normal functioning state. As opposed to reconstructing something in an attempt to return it to its pre-trauma, cancer, or dysfunctional condition, plastic or cosmetic surgery most often has the goal of improving the appearance of something.
How are facial plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and plastic surgeons different?
Unfortunately, in the medical world there are many terms that can often have many different meanings. People often confuse elective surgery with plastic surgery, but this is not always true. Elective surgery actually refers to something that can be scheduled at the patient’s convenience, or should be done sooner than later. The opposite would be an emergency surgery that if not performed as soon as possible would result in significant negatives, including death. In the true sense, almost all plastic surgery is elective, and especially the surgeries that I perform.
When we look at these terms from an insurance perspective, elective is often used to mean the opposite of medically necessary. Elective surgeries in that sense are something that insurance companies often push back on to cover or fight to reimburse. This in in contrast to something medically necessary that insurance companies routinely cover without question.
Lastly, the difference between plastic and cosmetic or reconstructive surgery is a different discussion. Plastic surgery involves changing the appearance of something may appear normal, or function properly, just as the term “-plasty” is used in many surgical specialties and refers to changing something (e.g. rhinoplasty, arthroplasty, valvuloplasty, urethroplasty, etc.). On the other hand, reconstructive surgery contents taking something that is broken, functioning improperly, or appears deformed and striving to return it to its normal functioning state. As opposed to reconstructing something in an attempt to return it to its pre-trauma, cancer, or dysfunctional condition, plastic or cosmetic surgery most often has the goal of improving the appearance of something.
When we look at these terms from an insurance perspective, elective is often used to mean the opposite of medically necessary. Elective surgeries in that sense are something that insurance companies often push back on to cover or fight to reimburse. This in in contrast to something medically necessary that insurance companies routinely cover without question.
Lastly, the difference between plastic and cosmetic or reconstructive surgery is a different discussion. Plastic surgery involves changing the appearance of something may appear normal, or function properly, just as the term “-plasty” is used in many surgical specialties and refers to changing something (e.g. rhinoplasty, arthroplasty, valvuloplasty, urethroplasty, etc.). On the other hand, reconstructive surgery contents taking something that is broken, functioning improperly, or appears deformed and striving to return it to its normal functioning state. As opposed to reconstructing something in an attempt to return it to its pre-trauma, cancer, or dysfunctional condition, plastic or cosmetic surgery most often has the goal of improving the appearance of something.
What is facial rejuvenation surgery?
Unfortunately, in the medical world there are many terms that can often have many different meanings. People often confuse elective surgery with plastic surgery, but this is not always true. Elective surgery actually refers to something that can be scheduled at the patient’s convenience, or should be done sooner than later. The opposite would be an emergency surgery that if not performed as soon as possible would result in significant negatives, including death. In the true sense, almost all plastic surgery is elective, and especially the surgeries that I perform.
When we look at these terms from an insurance perspective, elective is often used to mean the opposite of medically necessary. Elective surgeries in that sense are something that insurance companies often push back on to cover or fight to reimburse. This in in contrast to something medically necessary that insurance companies routinely cover without question.
Lastly, the difference between plastic and cosmetic or reconstructive surgery is a different discussion. Plastic surgery involves changing the appearance of something may appear normal, or function properly, just as the term “-plasty” is used in many surgical specialties and refers to changing something (e.g. rhinoplasty, arthroplasty, valvuloplasty, urethroplasty, etc.). On the other hand, reconstructive surgery contents taking something that is broken, functioning improperly, or appears deformed and striving to return it to its normal functioning state. As opposed to reconstructing something in an attempt to return it to its pre-trauma, cancer, or dysfunctional condition, plastic or cosmetic surgery most often has the goal of improving the appearance of something.
When we look at these terms from an insurance perspective, elective is often used to mean the opposite of medically necessary. Elective surgeries in that sense are something that insurance companies often push back on to cover or fight to reimburse. This in in contrast to something medically necessary that insurance companies routinely cover without question.
Lastly, the difference between plastic and cosmetic or reconstructive surgery is a different discussion. Plastic surgery involves changing the appearance of something may appear normal, or function properly, just as the term “-plasty” is used in many surgical specialties and refers to changing something (e.g. rhinoplasty, arthroplasty, valvuloplasty, urethroplasty, etc.). On the other hand, reconstructive surgery contents taking something that is broken, functioning improperly, or appears deformed and striving to return it to its normal functioning state. As opposed to reconstructing something in an attempt to return it to its pre-trauma, cancer, or dysfunctional condition, plastic or cosmetic surgery most often has the goal of improving the appearance of something.
What can facial rejuvenation surgery do for me?
Unfortunately, in the medical world there are many terms that can often have many different meanings. People often confuse elective surgery with plastic surgery, but this is not always true. Elective surgery actually refers to something that can be scheduled at the patient’s convenience, or should be done sooner than later. The opposite would be an emergency surgery that if not performed as soon as possible would result in significant negatives, including death. In the true sense, almost all plastic surgery is elective, and especially the surgeries that I perform.
When we look at these terms from an insurance perspective, elective is often used to mean the opposite of medically necessary. Elective surgeries in that sense are something that insurance companies often push back on to cover or fight to reimburse. This in in contrast to something medically necessary that insurance companies routinely cover without question.
Lastly, the difference between plastic and cosmetic or reconstructive surgery is a different discussion. Plastic surgery involves changing the appearance of something may appear normal, or function properly, just as the term “-plasty” is used in many surgical specialties and refers to changing something (e.g. rhinoplasty, arthroplasty, valvuloplasty, urethroplasty, etc.). On the other hand, reconstructive surgery contents taking something that is broken, functioning improperly, or appears deformed and striving to return it to its normal functioning state. As opposed to reconstructing something in an attempt to return it to its pre-trauma, cancer, or dysfunctional condition, plastic or cosmetic surgery most often has the goal of improving the appearance of something.
When we look at these terms from an insurance perspective, elective is often used to mean the opposite of medically necessary. Elective surgeries in that sense are something that insurance companies often push back on to cover or fight to reimburse. This in in contrast to something medically necessary that insurance companies routinely cover without question.
Lastly, the difference between plastic and cosmetic or reconstructive surgery is a different discussion. Plastic surgery involves changing the appearance of something may appear normal, or function properly, just as the term “-plasty” is used in many surgical specialties and refers to changing something (e.g. rhinoplasty, arthroplasty, valvuloplasty, urethroplasty, etc.). On the other hand, reconstructive surgery contents taking something that is broken, functioning improperly, or appears deformed and striving to return it to its normal functioning state. As opposed to reconstructing something in an attempt to return it to its pre-trauma, cancer, or dysfunctional condition, plastic or cosmetic surgery most often has the goal of improving the appearance of something.
Should i be nervous about surgery?
Unfortunately, in the medical world there are many terms that can often have many different meanings. People often confuse elective surgery with plastic surgery, but this is not always true. Elective surgery actually refers to something that can be scheduled at the patient’s convenience, or should be done sooner than later. The opposite would be an emergency surgery that if not performed as soon as possible would result in significant negatives, including death. In the true sense, almost all plastic surgery is elective, and especially the surgeries that I perform.
When we look at these terms from an insurance perspective, elective is often used to mean the opposite of medically necessary. Elective surgeries in that sense are something that insurance companies often push back on to cover or fight to reimburse. This in in contrast to something medically necessary that insurance companies routinely cover without question.
Lastly, the difference between plastic and cosmetic or reconstructive surgery is a different discussion. Plastic surgery involves changing the appearance of something may appear normal, or function properly, just as the term “-plasty” is used in many surgical specialties and refers to changing something (e.g. rhinoplasty, arthroplasty, valvuloplasty, urethroplasty, etc.). On the other hand, reconstructive surgery contents taking something that is broken, functioning improperly, or appears deformed and striving to return it to its normal functioning state. As opposed to reconstructing something in an attempt to return it to its pre-trauma, cancer, or dysfunctional condition, plastic or cosmetic surgery most often has the goal of improving the appearance of something.
When we look at these terms from an insurance perspective, elective is often used to mean the opposite of medically necessary. Elective surgeries in that sense are something that insurance companies often push back on to cover or fight to reimburse. This in in contrast to something medically necessary that insurance companies routinely cover without question.
Lastly, the difference between plastic and cosmetic or reconstructive surgery is a different discussion. Plastic surgery involves changing the appearance of something may appear normal, or function properly, just as the term “-plasty” is used in many surgical specialties and refers to changing something (e.g. rhinoplasty, arthroplasty, valvuloplasty, urethroplasty, etc.). On the other hand, reconstructive surgery contents taking something that is broken, functioning improperly, or appears deformed and striving to return it to its normal functioning state. As opposed to reconstructing something in an attempt to return it to its pre-trauma, cancer, or dysfunctional condition, plastic or cosmetic surgery most often has the goal of improving the appearance of something.
Are there any risks to cosmetic surgery?
Unfortunately, in the medical world there are many terms that can often have many different meanings. People often confuse elective surgery with plastic surgery, but this is not always true. Elective surgery actually refers to something that can be scheduled at the patient’s convenience, or should be done sooner than later. The opposite would be an emergency surgery that if not performed as soon as possible would result in significant negatives, including death. In the true sense, almost all plastic surgery is elective, and especially the surgeries that I perform.
When we look at these terms from an insurance perspective, elective is often used to mean the opposite of medically necessary. Elective surgeries in that sense are something that insurance companies often push back on to cover or fight to reimburse. This in in contrast to something medically necessary that insurance companies routinely cover without question.
Lastly, the difference between plastic and cosmetic or reconstructive surgery is a different discussion. Plastic surgery involves changing the appearance of something may appear normal, or function properly, just as the term “-plasty” is used in many surgical specialties and refers to changing something (e.g. rhinoplasty, arthroplasty, valvuloplasty, urethroplasty, etc.). On the other hand, reconstructive surgery contents taking something that is broken, functioning improperly, or appears deformed and striving to return it to its normal functioning state. As opposed to reconstructing something in an attempt to return it to its pre-trauma, cancer, or dysfunctional condition, plastic or cosmetic surgery most often has the goal of improving the appearance of something.
When we look at these terms from an insurance perspective, elective is often used to mean the opposite of medically necessary. Elective surgeries in that sense are something that insurance companies often push back on to cover or fight to reimburse. This in in contrast to something medically necessary that insurance companies routinely cover without question.
Lastly, the difference between plastic and cosmetic or reconstructive surgery is a different discussion. Plastic surgery involves changing the appearance of something may appear normal, or function properly, just as the term “-plasty” is used in many surgical specialties and refers to changing something (e.g. rhinoplasty, arthroplasty, valvuloplasty, urethroplasty, etc.). On the other hand, reconstructive surgery contents taking something that is broken, functioning improperly, or appears deformed and striving to return it to its normal functioning state. As opposed to reconstructing something in an attempt to return it to its pre-trauma, cancer, or dysfunctional condition, plastic or cosmetic surgery most often has the goal of improving the appearance of something.
How much pain should i expect postoperatively?
Unfortunately, in the medical world there are many terms that can often have many different meanings. People often confuse elective surgery with plastic surgery, but this is not always true. Elective surgery actually refers to something that can be scheduled at the patient’s convenience, or should be done sooner than later. The opposite would be an emergency surgery that if not performed as soon as possible would result in significant negatives, including death. In the true sense, almost all plastic surgery is elective, and especially the surgeries that I perform.
When we look at these terms from an insurance perspective, elective is often used to mean the opposite of medically necessary. Elective surgeries in that sense are something that insurance companies often push back on to cover or fight to reimburse. This in in contrast to something medically necessary that insurance companies routinely cover without question.
Lastly, the difference between plastic and cosmetic or reconstructive surgery is a different discussion. Plastic surgery involves changing the appearance of something may appear normal, or function properly, just as the term “-plasty” is used in many surgical specialties and refers to changing something (e.g. rhinoplasty, arthroplasty, valvuloplasty, urethroplasty, etc.). On the other hand, reconstructive surgery contents taking something that is broken, functioning improperly, or appears deformed and striving to return it to its normal functioning state. As opposed to reconstructing something in an attempt to return it to its pre-trauma, cancer, or dysfunctional condition, plastic or cosmetic surgery most often has the goal of improving the appearance of something.
When we look at these terms from an insurance perspective, elective is often used to mean the opposite of medically necessary. Elective surgeries in that sense are something that insurance companies often push back on to cover or fight to reimburse. This in in contrast to something medically necessary that insurance companies routinely cover without question.
Lastly, the difference between plastic and cosmetic or reconstructive surgery is a different discussion. Plastic surgery involves changing the appearance of something may appear normal, or function properly, just as the term “-plasty” is used in many surgical specialties and refers to changing something (e.g. rhinoplasty, arthroplasty, valvuloplasty, urethroplasty, etc.). On the other hand, reconstructive surgery contents taking something that is broken, functioning improperly, or appears deformed and striving to return it to its normal functioning state. As opposed to reconstructing something in an attempt to return it to its pre-trauma, cancer, or dysfunctional condition, plastic or cosmetic surgery most often has the goal of improving the appearance of something.
How long will it take me to look & feel normal again?
Unfortunately, in the medical world there are many terms that can often have many different meanings. People often confuse elective surgery with plastic surgery, but this is not always true. Elective surgery actually refers to something that can be scheduled at the patient’s convenience, or should be done sooner than later. The opposite would be an emergency surgery that if not performed as soon as possible would result in significant negatives, including death. In the true sense, almost all plastic surgery is elective, and especially the surgeries that I perform.
When we look at these terms from an insurance perspective, elective is often used to mean the opposite of medically necessary. Elective surgeries in that sense are something that insurance companies often push back on to cover or fight to reimburse. This in in contrast to something medically necessary that insurance companies routinely cover without question.
Lastly, the difference between plastic and cosmetic or reconstructive surgery is a different discussion. Plastic surgery involves changing the appearance of something may appear normal, or function properly, just as the term “-plasty” is used in many surgical specialties and refers to changing something (e.g. rhinoplasty, arthroplasty, valvuloplasty, urethroplasty, etc.). On the other hand, reconstructive surgery contents taking something that is broken, functioning improperly, or appears deformed and striving to return it to its normal functioning state. As opposed to reconstructing something in an attempt to return it to its pre-trauma, cancer, or dysfunctional condition, plastic or cosmetic surgery most often has the goal of improving the appearance of something.
When we look at these terms from an insurance perspective, elective is often used to mean the opposite of medically necessary. Elective surgeries in that sense are something that insurance companies often push back on to cover or fight to reimburse. This in in contrast to something medically necessary that insurance companies routinely cover without question.
Lastly, the difference between plastic and cosmetic or reconstructive surgery is a different discussion. Plastic surgery involves changing the appearance of something may appear normal, or function properly, just as the term “-plasty” is used in many surgical specialties and refers to changing something (e.g. rhinoplasty, arthroplasty, valvuloplasty, urethroplasty, etc.). On the other hand, reconstructive surgery contents taking something that is broken, functioning improperly, or appears deformed and striving to return it to its normal functioning state. As opposed to reconstructing something in an attempt to return it to its pre-trauma, cancer, or dysfunctional condition, plastic or cosmetic surgery most often has the goal of improving the appearance of something.
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