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Knut · 08-09-2012, 11:59 AM

Yes, but plastic surgery is elective and not covered by health care unless it is medically necessary.

I am not saying this doesn't work, just that we should not rush it through the system. It is great that they are really looking into it as a possible treatment.

Likely the first step will be to allow Canadian doctors to conduct the procedure then maybe 5 years after that it may get funding. It will likely fall under "elective procedures" for many years, IF IT IS BACKED BY EVIDENCE.

08-09-2012, 11:59 AM	#14
Knut Join Date: Oct 2002 Exp:	Yes, but plastic surgery is elective and not covered by health care unless it is medically necessary. I am not saying this doesn't work, just that we should not rush it through the system. It is great that they are really looking into it as a possible treatment. Likely the first step will be to allow Canadian doctors to conduct the procedure then maybe 5 years after that it may get funding. It will likely fall under "elective procedures" for many years, IF IT IS BACKED BY EVIDENCE. Last edited by Knut; 08-09-2012 at 12:01 PM.