Anne Taylor, MD - Columbus, Ohio

Plastic and Cosmetic Procedures

Female board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Anne Taylor, offers a wide variety of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery options.

Cosmetic plastic surgery is performed to reshape normal structures of the body in order to improve the patient's appearance and self-esteem. Cosmetic surgery is usually not covered by health insurance because it is elective. Common cosmetic procedures include breast augmentation, liposuction, tummy tucks, facelifts, nose surgery, eyelid surgery and more.

Reconstructive plastic surgery is performed on abnormal structures of the body, caused by congenital defects, developmental abnormalities, trauma, infection, tumors or disease. It is generally performed to improve functions, but may also be done to approximate a normal appearance. Reconstructive surgery is generally covered by most health insurance policies, although coverage for specific procedures and levels of coverage may vary greatly. Common reconstructive procedures include breast reconstruction and skin cancer reconstruction.

There are a number of "gray areas" in coverage for plastic surgery that sometimes require special consideration by an insurance carrier. These areas usually involve surgical operations, which may be reconstructive or cosmetic, depending on each patient's situation. For example, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) - a procedure normally performed to achieve cosmetic improvement - may be covered if the eyelids are drooping severely and obscuring a patient's vision.

We encourage you to browse through our procedure list to the right to learn more about all the options available at our Columbus, Ohio plastic surgery practice.