Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgery is a specialised branch of surgery that focuses on reconstruction, restoration, and aesthetic enhancement of the body. It addresses both functional problems caused by injury, disease, or congenital conditions, as well as appearance-related concerns.
The specialty combines surgical precision with artistic judgment to restore normal form, function, and confidence.
Types of Plastic Surgery
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Aims to restore function and appearance affected by trauma, burns, infections, cancer surgery, or congenital abnormalities.
Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Plastic Surgery
Focuses on improving appearance, body proportion, and symmetry while maintaining natural results.
What does Plastic Surgery Encompass
- Reconstruction after trauma, burns, or tumour removal
- Scar revision and wound reconstruction
- Hand and peripheral nerve surgery
- Breast procedures including reduction, reconstruction, and correction of deformities
- Body contouring procedures such as liposuction
- Soft tissue surgeries including lipoma removal
- Congenital defect correction
- Post-weight-loss body reshaping
Plastic surgery is not limited to cosmetic enhancement alone; it plays a vital role in functional recovery, tissue repair, and quality-of-life improvement.