Cosmetic Surgery

While plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery are often used interchangeably, there is a difference between these two terms. Generally speaking, plastic surgery is a broad field encompassing both reconstructive and cosmetic procedures.

Reconstructive surgery aims to correct problems caused by trauma, tumor removals, congenital deformities, and other issues that can alter a person’s appearance. Common reconstructive surgery procedures include scar revision, cleft lip and palate repair, and septoplasty. These are often medically necessary.

On the other hand, cosmetic surgeries are procedures performed to enhance a person’s appearance by augmenting specific features, adjusting the proportions of the body or face, and improving symmetry. They are elective surgeries and are not medically necessary.

The answer to this question is complex and not straightforward. In many cases, a cosmetic procedure will not be covered by insurance unless it is deemed medically necessary. For example, a patient wanting a facelift to improve signs of aging would not have their cosmetic procedure covered by insurance.

However, some procedures performed at our Utah cosmetic surgery centers may be partially covered by your insurance provider. Some patients who suffer from excess eyelid skin might seek to have a blepharoplasty. Also known as “cosmetic eyelid surgery”, it can also help improve eyesight; because of this, it could be partially covered by insurance. Patients with excess skin after weight loss may seek to have it removed because of irritation, rashes, and loss of mobility. We recommend contacting your individual provider to determine if your cosmetic procedure is covered by your policy.

Those who aren’t ready to undergo surgery will be relieved to know that there are plenty of less-invasive options to improve their appearance. Here are just a few popular, less-invasive treatments at our Utah cosmetic surgery center that have zero to little recovery time and can help improve your appearance.

• Botox – Botox injections are an easy way to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. Injections are quick and last about three months, on average.
• Latisse – Latisse is a topical treatment designed to help your eyelashes grow longer, thicker, and darker.
• Dermal Fillers – Treatment with products such as Juvederm are minimally invasive procedures that can be performed in one appointment to give your face a younger look.
• Chemical Peels – Chemical peels remove surface skin layers and encourage the growth and formation of new skin.
• Laser Skin Resurfacing – This treatment uses a laser to remove the damaged outer layer of skin, revealing younger-looking skin and eliminating fine lines and wrinkles.

At Excel Eye Center, our cosmetic procedures are performed at our Utah cosmetic surgery center in Provo, or an outpatient operating facility, while less-invasive treatments are available at our other locations across Utah. We understand the delicate nature of cosmetic procedures; that is why physicians perform our medical procedures. Each facility is equipped to perform a range of cosmetic procedures in a quiet, clean, and calming environment.

Our facial and reconstructive surgery physicians at Excel Eye Center are diplomates of the American Board of Ophthalmology, as well as members of the American Society of Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery. This means that they have completed rigorous requirements to become recognized by leaders in the oculofacial field. When considering any facial procedure, you can trust the Utah cosmetic surgeons at Excel Eye Center to deliver the best treatment and beautiful results.