Reconstructive surgery is a valuable option for many people, from young children affected by birth defects to adults who have experienced traumatic accidents. Unlike traditional cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery is often performed to improve function or attain a more normal appearance.
Recent advances have also help plastic surgeons achieve astonishing results that may not have been possible in years past. While absolute p (more…)
Plastic surgery is the over-arching term for both reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery. The physician does specialty training in plastic surgery to qualify him or her to do either of those types of surgery. Typically, the surgeon will focus on one or the other. So if you need reconstructive work done on your hands, for instance, after a burn injury, you would go to a plastic surgeon. But if you want to enlarge your breasts so as to have a (more…)