Plastic Surgery at Platte Valley Specialty Clinic

Our expert plastic surgery team proudly provides personalized care to Kearney, Nebraska and the surrounding communities. Dr. Joel Atchison is board certified in reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery. Reconstructive surgery is performed to treat congenital defects, developmental abnormalities, trauma or disease. Cosmetic surgery include both surgical and non-surgical procedures that enhance and reshape the body to improve appearance and confidence.

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Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery

Dr. Atchison has been serving the Kearney, Nebraska area in both reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery for almost 20 years.

Reconstructive surgery is performed to treat parts of the body affected aesthetically or functionally by congenital defects, developmental abnormalities, trauma, infection, tumors or disease. It is generally done to improve function and ability, but may also be performed to achieve a more typical appearance of the affected area. Reconstructive surgery is generally covered by most health insurance policies, although coverage for specific procedures and levels of coverage may vary greatly.

Cosmetic plastic surgery includes surgical and nonsurgical procedures that enhance and reshape areas of the body to improve appearance and confidence. Healthy individuals with a positive outlook and realistic expectations are appropriate candidates for cosmetic procedures. Plastic surgery is a personal choice and should be done for yourself, not to meet someone else’s expectations or to try to fit an ideal image. Because it is elective, cosmetic surgery is usually not covered by health insurance.