What Health Insurance Covers Plastic Surgery? 
Medical treatment to enhance the appearance is generally not covered by any medical insurance . Treatment to correct damaged skin is generally covered , particularly when it is medically required . In an interview with a plastic surgeon , I was told that it is difficult for them to draw the line as some repairs lapse into cosmetic surgery . For example , surgery on the eyelid can increase the beauty of the eye but it can also help a person from having strikes to their head from low objects such as cabinets . 