• Plastic Surgery is an optional procedure to reshape or change the appearance of ones body or face. Reconstructive plastic surgery is used to correct defects on the face or body. These can include birth defects or defects caused by injury or accidents. Cosmetic plastic surgery is done when a person is not happy with a part of their body such as breasts, noses, eyelids and faces.

  Reconstructive plastic surgery is normally preformed to improve function. This type of surgery is commonly used in cases such as cleft-lip, palate deformities and web fingers, that stem from birth defects. Reconstructive plastic surgery is also used on burn wounds and abnormal growths.

  Cosmetic plastic surgery has developed over the years to be less invasive with the use of lasers, where in the past it required full surgical procedures. Most cosmetic procedures are preformed on an outpatient basis using a local or general anesthesia. Most patients can continue with their regular activities within one to two weeks.

• 1. Also known as Cosmetic Surgery
  2. Plastic comes from the Greek word plastikos
  3. Plastikos = to mold or give form
  4. Many different types
  5. Optional/elective surgery
  6. Find a board certified surgeon
  7. Depression common after cosmetic surgery
  8. Can be expensive

• Various Types

  1. Rhinoplasty
  2. Abdominoplasty
  3. Breast implants
  4. Abdominal etching
  5. Facelift
  6. Eye lift
  7. Liposuction
  8. Botox

• Risk Factors

  1. Permanent numbness or tingling
  2. Accumulation of fluid under the wound
  3. Accumulation of blood under the wound
  4. Skin breakdown
  5. Bleeding
  6. Infection
  7. Lumpy appearance
  8. Scarring
  9. Delayed healing

• Disclaimer

  The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor before undergoing Plastic Surgery.

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