Plastic surgery to alter physical features of a child
It is often say that having a child changes everything, but having a child with a birth defect brings even greater challenge. There is a lot of controversy between those who think that surgery can improve the physical functioning, social appearance, and acceptance to those individuals with some type of handicap and those who don’t. However, “parents should consider Plastic surgery to correct defects of the face, skull, and neck which is reconstructive in nature, not cosmetic, as some insurance companies assert," said Steven Buchman, MD, ASPS Member Surgeon and author of the report. In today’s society things have changed, and an individual with a different appearance that seem unattractive …show more content…
Today, many kids are able to live a normal life due to surgeries that help them physically and emotionally. Kids with Down syndrome for example are able to read, write and have a functional normal level thanks to cardiac surgeries. Plastic surgery to restore facial defects help improve mentally disabled children a better way of life. Even though some insurance may consider some operations for cosmetic purposes only, they still refuse to cover them. ”children with severe mental impairments undoubtedly benefit from plastic surgery and ultimately gain the functional tools that will help them lead a fuller life” said Steven Buchman. According to this report, a children’s physical appearance can influence positively or negatively to their abilities to socialize. This can influence on the ability to long-term relationships and the ability to manage daily task or within the society. Social relations between kids are key predictors; kids can be mean to other kids when it comes to physical appearance and they can start making fun to someone with some type of handicap. Depression, social …show more content…
In Texas, hospitals such as Memorial Hermann accepts most major health plan. But not all insurance cover cosmetic or reconstructive surgery. Aetna plans exclude coverage of cosmetic surgery that is not medically necessary, but it provide coverage when the surgery is needed to improve the functioning of a body part or otherwise medically necessary even if the surgery also improves or changes the appearance of a portion of the body. (copyright aetna, inc). The earlobe repair is considered medically necessary, lip surgery is considered medically necessary only of neoplasm or trauma. The only exception to the immediate recondition is surgery of an accidental injury or for the improvement of a malformed body member which is only for some cosmetic purpose. Blue Cross Blue Shield is another insurance that offer plans in Texas and will offer both on and off the Obamacare exchange. Blue Cross Blue Shield only covers certain necessities and must be medically appropriate; it cannot be experimental or investigational in nature, it must be rendered by primary care physician. For mental health service it does not cover any ADHD
It is often say that having a child changes everything, but having a child with a birth defect brings even greater challenge. There is a lot of controversy between those who think that surgery can improve the physical functioning, social appearance, and acceptance to those individuals with some type of handicap and those who don’t. However, “parents should consider Plastic surgery to correct defects of the face, skull, and neck which is reconstructive in nature, not cosmetic, as some insurance companies assert," said Steven Buchman, MD, ASPS Member Surgeon and author of the report. In today’s society things have changed, and an individual with a different appearance that seem unattractive …show more content…
Today, many kids are able to live a normal life due to surgeries that help them physically and emotionally. Kids with Down syndrome for example are able to read, write and have a functional normal level thanks to cardiac surgeries. Plastic surgery to restore facial defects help improve mentally disabled children a better way of life. Even though some insurance may consider some operations for cosmetic purposes only, they still refuse to cover them. ”children with severe mental impairments undoubtedly benefit from plastic surgery and ultimately gain the functional tools that will help them lead a fuller life” said Steven Buchman. According to this report, a children’s physical appearance can influence positively or negatively to their abilities to socialize. This can influence on the ability to long-term relationships and the ability to manage daily task or within the society. Social relations between kids are key predictors; kids can be mean to other kids when it comes to physical appearance and they can start making fun to someone with some type of handicap. Depression, social …show more content…
In Texas, hospitals such as Memorial Hermann accepts most major health plan. But not all insurance cover cosmetic or reconstructive surgery. Aetna plans exclude coverage of cosmetic surgery that is not medically necessary, but it provide coverage when the surgery is needed to improve the functioning of a body part or otherwise medically necessary even if the surgery also improves or changes the appearance of a portion of the body. (copyright aetna, inc). The earlobe repair is considered medically necessary, lip surgery is considered medically necessary only of neoplasm or trauma. The only exception to the immediate recondition is surgery of an accidental injury or for the improvement of a malformed body member which is only for some cosmetic purpose. Blue Cross Blue Shield is another insurance that offer plans in Texas and will offer both on and off the Obamacare exchange. Blue Cross Blue Shield only covers certain necessities and must be medically appropriate; it cannot be experimental or investigational in nature, it must be rendered by primary care physician. For mental health service it does not cover any ADHD