Plastic surgery is a medical specialty focused on restoring, reconstructing, or altering the human body. These procedures can be performed for medical or cosmetic reasons.

Types of Plastic Surgery Plastic surgery can be primarily categorized into two types:

• Reconstructive surgery: Aims to repair abnormalities, injuries, or defects caused by birth defects, trauma, or disease. Common procedures include reconstructing noses after injuries, repairing burns, and correcting birth deformities.
• Cosmetic surgery: Focuses on enhancing a person’s appearance for aesthetic reasons. Procedures like facelifts, liposuction, breast augmentation, and rhinoplasty fall under this category.

Reasons for Undergoing Plastic Surgery

• Improving appearance: Individuals may seek plastic surgery to enhance their overall appearance and boost self-confidence.
• Correcting birth defects: Plastic surgery can correct birth defects that impact a person’s physical appearance or psychological well-being.
• Repairing damage from accidents or diseases: Plastic surgery can be used to repair damage caused by accidents or diseases such as burns or cancer.