When you think of plastic surgery, do you automatically picture models, actresses, and the otherwise rich and famous coveting and preserving their beauty? In reality, many average people have cosmetic surgical procedures every day in the U.S. Patients undergo plastic surgery for different reasons, many of them deeply personal. Here are some of the more common reasons people decide to have plastic surgery.

Enhancements

Granted, most plastic surgery procedures are enhancements of varying types. Many women who feel slighted in natural cup size might opt for breast augmentation simply because it gives them the body they want to see when they look in the mirror. 

Body Sculpting After Weight Loss

Losing a significant amount of weight can leave a patient with excess fat, skin, and tissues that simply won’t tone or go away with diet and exercise. In these cases, body sculpting becomes a necessity because it allows clothes to fit properly and comfortably.

Health Reasons

Some cosmetic surgery is done for health reasons. Many women with naturally large breasts experience back, neck, and shoulder pain. The added weight of large breasts can cause other problems as well. Breast reduction surgery can eliminate chronic pain and improve mobility. 

Accidents

Car accidents are the most common, but household and work accidents can happen at any time. These accidents can have a big impact on your appearance. If you have extensive scarring and tissue remodeling, plastic surgery will be necessary to restore your previous appearance. 

Depending on your reason for plastic surgery, you may be able to get the issue covered by health insurance. Injuries from an accident, breast reductions for pain management, and breast implants after mastectomy are all situations in which health insurance will pay for your procedure. Contact us today for more information or to schedule your free consultation.