Plastic and reconstructive surgery

Plastic and reconstructive surgery refers to the evaluation and treatment to correct functional impairments caused by trauma or congenital abnormalities. Plastic surgery can be performed to approximate a normal appearance, for example, a breast reconstruction following a mastectomy or skin grafting following burns. 

Plastic and reconstructive surgery is not cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic surgery is performed for non-therapeutic purposes and no benefit is paid by Union Health.