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.

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

• Benefits are excluded for Cosmetic Surgery, procedures, services, supplies or treatment for cosmetic purposes, unless required for Congenital Anomaly or Mastectomy.

• Cosmetic Surgery for beautification or aesthetic Surgery to improve an individual's appearance by surgical alteration of a physical characteristic are not Covered Services and do not become reconstructive Surgery because of Member’s psychiatric or psychological reasons.

• Cosmetic Surgery: Surgery or therapy performed to improve or alter appearance for self-esteem or to treat psychological symptomatology or psychosocial complaints related to one’s appearance.

• Benefits are excluded for Cosmetic Surgery, piercings, procedures, services, supplies or treatment for cosmetic purposes, unless required for Congenital Anomaly or Mastectomy.

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

More Definitions of Cosmetic Surgery

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

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.