Plastic Surgery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Will my insurance pay for breast implants?
A. No, your insurance will not pay for surgery that is purely cosmetic. If you have a physical deformity, such as having one breast larger than the other, if you have had trauma to the chest which requires repair, or if you are a mastectomy patient, your insurance will help pay for the cost.

Q. Is liposuction a reasonable treatment for obesity?
A. Liposuction is not a good treatment of obesity. Liposuction is not effective for people who are unable to lose weight by dieting and exercise. Obese patients almost always regain the weight that is removed by liposuction unless there is a dramatic reduction in calorie intake or increase in exercise. In addition, large volume liposuction can result in an increase in surgical complications.

On the other hand, liposuction in an obese person is reasonable when the goal is to improve a troublesome body contour area. It is not reasonable to use liposuction as a surgical technique for weight loss.

Q. How long does a Botox Cosmetic treatment take, and how long do results last?
A.  After a consultation with your doctor to see if Botox Cosmetic is right for you, the procedure takes about 15 minutes. Results can be seen within 24-48 hours and the effect can last up to four months: however, individual results may vary.

For more information on plastic surgery, please visit the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) patient information page: http://www.plasticsurgery.org/Patients_and_Consumers.html

Click here for information on DR. RONALD LUETHKE, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Click here for information on DR. GEORGE THOMAS GRACE, M.D. & DR. KERRY OWENS, M.D.