We often use plastic and cosmetic surgery interchangeably. But this is technically wrong although both specialities are closely related.Cosmetic surgery is focussed on enhancing appearance whereas plastic surgery is reconstructive in nature.Plastic surgery involves procedures for repairing defects to reconstruct normal functioning an d appearance.
Plastic surgery is defined as a surgical specialty dedicated to reconstruction of facial and body defects due to birth disorders, trauma, burns, and disease. Plastic surgery is intended to correct dysfunctional areas of the body and is reconstructive in nature. Improving aesthetic appeal, symmetry, and proportion are the key goals of cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic surgery can be performed on all areas of the head, neck, and body. Because the treated areas function properly, cosmetic surgery is purely optional.
Types of plastic an cosmetic surgery
For Head, face, and eyes
- Facelift
- Brow/forehead lift
- Eyelid lift
- Ear pinning
- Ear reshaping
- Hair replacement surgery
- Nasal surgery
- Nose reshaping
- Chin, cheek, or jaw reshaping / facial implants
- Lip augmentation
- Cleft lip and cleft palate
- Craniosynostosis (craniofacial anomaly)
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Breasts
- Breast augmentation
- Breast reconstruction
- Breast reduction in men with gynecomastia
- Breast lift
Abdomen
- Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
- Liposuction
Hand and upper limb
- Chase Hand & Upper Limb Center
Skin
- Chemical peel
- Dermabrasion / dermaplaning
- Collagen/fat injectable fillers
- Botox/filler injections (restylane, radiesse)
- Glycolic peels
- Laser peels
- Vein removal
- Scar revision
- Tattoo removal
Surgical Techniques Used in Plastic Surgery
There are many different techniques used to perform cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures, including the following:
- Endoscopic surgery-Endoscopic surgery is performed with an endoscope which is inserted into a small incision.
- Flap surgery-Flap surgery involves transporting healthy, live tissue from one location of the body to another – often to areas that have lost skin, fat, muscle movement, and/or skeletal support.
- Laser surgery-Lasers used in plastic surgery often provide for minimal bleeding, bruising, and scarring.
- Skin graft- A skin graft may be used to cover skin that has been damaged and/or is missing.
- Tissue expansion- A tissue expansion is a surgical procedure that involves inserting an expander under the skin which then slowly secretes liquid into the area to be repaired to actually stretch and expand the skin.
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