Cosmetic surgery services taxable when aimed at enhancing appearance; reconstructive procedures excluded under the service tax framework.

Cosmetic surgery or plastic surgery is taxable when provided to preserve or enhance physical appearance, covering procedures considered surgical (including non invasive aesthetic techniques) and applying to any provider and recipient; reconstructive surgery to restore anatomy or function damaged by congenital defects, developmental abnormalities, degenerative disease, injury or trauma is excluded.

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