Is reconstructive surgery tax deductible?

I know that weight loss surgery is now deductible according to latest IRS rulings. Does anyone know is plastic/reconstructive surgery is considered deductible? My insurance WILL NOT pay for the removal of excess skin due to weight loss for any reason - rashes, backaches, etc. If I could claim it on my taxes it would sure take some of the pressure off trying to come up with that much money.

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