Research on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Described by Researchers at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (Disability Insurance for the Plastic Surgeon: A Primer): Surgery – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

2025 MAY 08 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News -- New research on plastic and reconstructive surgery is the subject of a new report. According to news reporting from Columbus, Ohio, by NewsRx journalists, research stated, “Background:. Plastic surgeons earn a substantial income over the course of their careers.”

Our news reporters obtained a quote from the research from Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center: “If an unforeseen injury or illness results in partial or total disability, disability insurance can provide compensation to help offset income loss. Methods:. We present our recommendations for obtaining personal disability insurance. Thus, the objective of this article was to educate plastic surgeons on the importance of long-term disability insurance. Results:. We recommend purchasing a personalized disability insurance policy as early as possible and consulting with a certified independent insurance agent for tailored advice. A good long-term insurance policy should include a true own-occupation/specialty-specific definition of disability, partial disability benefit, future insurability purchase options, a noncancelable/guaranteed renewable option, and cost of living adjustments. Conclusions:. The journey to becoming a plastic surgeon is long and arduous. Without long-term disability insurance, an injury resulting in disability could have devastating financial consequences.”

According to the news editors, the research concluded: “Understanding the options and selecting the right policy early can help protect against income loss and ensure financial security during unforeseen health challenges. This discussion serves as a starting point for plastic surgeons to understand a key aspect of their risk management strategy and is not meant to be exhaustive.”

For more information on this research see: Disability Insurance for the Plastic Surgeon: A Primer. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2025,13(4):e6679. (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open - http://www.prsgo.com). The publisher for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open is Wolters Kluwer.

A free version of this journal article is available at https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000006679.

Our news journalists report that more information may be obtained by contacting MD MS Priya Bhardwaj, the * Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States. Additional authors for this research include MBA CFP CLU Adrienne Upchurch, MD FACS Jeffrey E. Janis.

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