Ind. Code § 27-1-37.5-1.9
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"Cosmetic surgery"
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Sec. 1.9. (a) As used in this chapter, "cosmetic surgery" means any procedure that:
(1) is directed at improving the patient's appearance; and
(2) does not meaningfully:
(A) promote the proper function of the body; or
(B) prevent or treat illness or disease.
(b) The term does not include the following:
(1) A procedure that is necessary to ameliorate a deformity arising from or directly related to a:
(A) congenital abnormality;
(B) personal injury resulting from an accident or trauma; or
(C) disfiguring disease.
(2) A procedure related to the treatment of breast cancer.
As added by P.L.144-2025, SEC.7.
(1) is directed at improving the patient's appearance; and
(2) does not meaningfully:
(A) promote the proper function of the body; or
(B) prevent or treat illness or disease.
(b) The term does not include the following:
(1) A procedure that is necessary to ameliorate a deformity arising from or directly related to a:
(A) congenital abnormality;
(B) personal injury resulting from an accident or trauma; or
(C) disfiguring disease.
(2) A procedure related to the treatment of breast cancer.
As added by P.L.144-2025, SEC.7.
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