Plastic Surgery

Plastic surgery is a medical specialty that involves the reconstruction, restoration, or alteration of the human body. It is aimed at improving a person's appearance or function through surgical techniques. The term "plastic" in plastic surgery comes from the Greek word "plastikos," which means to mold or shape.

Plastic surgery can be broadly categorized into two main types:

1. Reconstructive Surgery: Reconstructive surgery focuses on restoring the function and appearance of body parts that have been affected by congenital defects, developmental abnormalities, trauma, infection, tumors, or disease. This type of surgery aims to repair or rebuild damaged tissue to improve function and enhance quality of life. Examples of reconstructive procedures include breast reconstruction following mastectomy, scar revision, cleft lip and palate repair, skin grafting for burn injuries, and hand surgery for conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome or Dupuytren's contracture.


2. Reconstructive Surgery: Reconstructive surgery focuses on restoring the function and appearance of body parts that have been affected by congenital defects, developmental abnormalities, trauma, infection, tumors, or disease. This type of surgery aims to repair or rebuild damaged tissue to improve function and enhance quality of life. Examples of reconstructive procedures include breast reconstruction following mastectomy, scar revision, cleft lip and palate repair, skin grafting for burn injuries, and hand surgery for conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome or Dupuytren's contracture.