Procedures that are considered elective or cosmetic are, in most cases, not covered by insurance, which means you’ll probably have to pay for it yourself. In some cases dermabrasion and dermaplaning may be covered when performed to remove precancerous skin growths or extensive scars. Surgery to correct or improve major deformities or accidental skin injuries may be covered in whole or part. Study your insurance coverage or call your insurance carrier to be sure.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), in 1998 the average fee charged by the surgeon for dermabrasion was $1,578. (That does not cover anesthesia or hospital/surgical center charges.) The ASPS reports the following state-by-state averages of fees charged by plastic surgeons in 1998: California, $1,973; New York, $1,500; Florida, $1,481; Texas, $1,189.
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