Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Plastic surgery is a specialty that uses surgical techniques to change the appearance and function of a person's body. Some of these operations are called "cosmetic", and others are called "reconstructive".
Plastic Surgeons treat:
- Correction of disfigurement
- Restoration of impaired function
- Improvement of physical appearance
- Generally the term plastic refers to the molding and reshaping of body tissues including: bone, fat, muscle, cartilage and skin
Generally during Plastic Surgery:
Tissue may be moved to fill a depression, to cover a wound, or to improve appearance.
Tissue may be completely removed to alter the contours of a feature.
Cosmetic surgery and Plastic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery: Surgery performed with the goal solely to improve appearance in otherwise healthy people.
Plastic Surgery: Surgery performed with the goal solely to improve health in otherwise unhealthy people.
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