Staying informed about your health care costs...

As you plan for plastic surgery, you will probably learn a lot about what will happen in the operating room and discuss with your plastic surgeon how you will look and feel afterward. However, another important part of being an informed patient is knowing about the costs associated with surgery, and how these costs will be paid.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has prepared this information to assist you in better understanding health insurance benefits for plastic surgery. It is intended to answer basic questions and guide you in communicating effectively with your plastic surgeon's office staff and your insurance carrier. It won't answer all of your questions, because a lot depends on individual circumstances and your own insurance. Be sure to contact your insurance company or your employer's Human Resources/Benefits department with any questions you have about coverage for specific services.

This information can change according to each country.