MMC Benefits Handbook
Physical Appearance
- Cosmetic procedures. Examples include:
- Pharmacological regimens (e.g., systematic course of drugs), nutritional procedures or treatments
- Scar or tattoo removal or revision procedures (such as salabrasion, chemosurgery and other such skin abrasion procedures)
- Skin abrasion procedures performed as a treatment for acne
- Orthognathic surgery, for cosmetic reasons
- Replacement of an existing breast implant if the earlier breast implant was performed as a cosmetic procedure. Note: Replacement of an existing breast implant is considered reconstructive if the initial breast implant followed mastectomy.
- Physical conditioning programs such as athletic training, body-building, exercise, fitness, flexibility, and diversion or general motivation.
- Weight loss programs whether or not they are under medical supervision. Weight loss programs for medical reasons are also excluded.
- Wigs are generally excluded except in cases of hair loss due a severe medical condition or treatment.
- Hair removal or replacement by any means
- Treatments for skin wrinkles or any treatment to improve the appearance of the skin
- Treatment for spider veins
- Skin abrasion procedures performed as a treatment for acne
- Treatments for hair loss
- Varicose vein treatment of the lower extremities, when it is considered cosmetic