[The therapeutic function of cosmetic surgery].
The therapeutic purpose or not of cosmetic surgery is the criterion chosen by the tax authorities to secure acts for aesthetic purposes to VAT. Purpose and necessity of medical therapy are often confused. Yet there are two distinct concepts. In the case of cosmetic surgery, its therapeutic purpose is recognized by physicians and judges. This is the psychological improvement after surgery, well be secondary to surgery, although be desired by the WHO, which demonstrates the therapeutic purpose of cosmetic surgery.
Université sciences sociales, Toulouse 1, 54, allées des Demoiselles, 31400 Toulouse, France. dr.saboye@wanadoo.fr
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D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000523:psychology; D013660:Taxes; D013812:Therapeutics