Joseph R. Kolb, MD

Plastic Surgery of Eastern Indiana

1250 Chester Blvd. | Richmond, IN 47374 | P: (765)962-4872 | F: (765)939-9314

News from ASPS

More than Sun Block Required to Protect Kids While Mowing Lawns

Protecting children during summer activities conjures up thoughts of bike helmets, knee pads, and sun block. However, during the summer months, mowing the lawn can be as routine for some children as riding a bike and can be dangerous if proper safety precautions are not taken.
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Looking Tired or Angry May Have More to do with Facial Aesthetics Than How You Feel, ASPS Study Reveals

A study in a recent issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), found that variations in eyebrow shape, eyelid position, and wrinkles significantly impact how your facial expressions, and subsequent mood, are perceived by others.
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Office Policies

Many patients are concerned about payment and whether the procedure they are investigating will be covered by medical insurance.

In general, plastic surgery is divided into two categories: cosmetic and reconstructive. Cosmetic surgery, generally sought by patients to improve their appearance, usually is not covered. Reconstructive surgery, to repair damage from disease, surgery, injury or some problem present from birth, often is. Some procedures fall into a gray area and might or might not be.

When meeting Dr. Kolb in initial consultation, you will be provided additional information about costs and payment. You may review these in privacy at home before scheduling surgery. Please call (765) 962-4872 with any questions.