Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
Cosmetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
700 Olympic Plaza Circle, Suite 420 | Tyler, Texas 75701 | 903-526-2500
700 Olympic Plaza Circle,
Suite 420
Tyler, Texas 75701
903-526-2500
Aesthetic Body
Aesthetic Breast
Aesthetic Face
Alternative Instrumentation
Reconstructive
Reconstructive Breast
There are a wide variety of plastic surgery procedures, such as Burn Reconstruction, 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.
Designed for Dr. James R. Motlagh by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons