Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery are medical procedures that are done by specialist medical practitioners, known as plastic surgeons, for cosmetic, corrective or reconstructive purposes.

Although the cosmetic arm of the profession is the most well known, the majority of work done in the plastic and reconstructive medical profession is toward treating accident or burn victims and correcting congenital anomalies and malformations. Cosmetic surgery deals most commonly with breast enhancements through implants, facelifts, liposuction, nose reconstruction and many more procedures. These are deemed elective surgical procedures that alter physical features purely for appearance rather than medical reasons.

Specialist plastic surgeons are trained in a variety of areas where a patient requires reconstructive plastic surgery to correct natural malformations or accidental scarring. Some surgeons operate only on hands, others only on the skull, face and jaws. Specialist plastic surgeons can also undertake microsurgery to reconstruct blood vessels or tissue. Plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures are a relatively recent advancements in medical science. The majority of practitioners are highly trained in their specialist area and work to precise standards with rewarding outcomes for the patient. All patients should check that their plastic surgeon is registered with the approved medical authority.