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11. Repair of sagging eyelids (without demonstrated and medically documented significant impairment of vision) (see Chapter 2, Section 10.10, Blepharoplasty). 2-27.4-4 TRANSMITTAL #: 75 DATE: 06/30/2004 TRICARE CHANGE #: C5 12. Rhinoplasties, except as detailed in Chapter 2, Section 7.
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Cosmetic Surgeons

According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery in Chicago, nearly 170,000 Americans, men and women, underwent laser resurfacing of the face in 1998, up from 138,891 in 1996--a 64 percent increase. That's nearly twice the number of the more traditional surgical facelifts performed in the same year. Laser resurfacing is a very controlled burning procedure during which a laser vaporizes superficial layers of facial skin, removing not only wrinkles and lines caused by sun damage and facial expressions, but also acne scars, some folds and creases around the nose and mouth, and even precancerous and benign superficial growths. In a sense, the laser procedure creates a fresh surface over which new skin can grow. While the Food and Drug Administration does not regulate how surgeons carry out these procedures, it is responsible for clearing lasers for marketing for the uses requested by the device's manufacturer.
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