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Reconstructive & Plastic Surgery, as the specialty is correctly called, involves use of certain fundamental principles that include sound planning, delicate technique, gentle tissue handling and giving predictable results. The change in condition of a person following a Plastic Surgery procedure is evident to the naked eye of a even a layman; this places an enormous responsibility on the Plastic Surgeon to achieve perfection as even minor shortcomings are very obviously seen.

‘Plasticos’ is a Greek word meaning ‘to mould’ ; a Plastic Surgeon usually needs to cut and reshape body tissues to achieve desired results-just as the material Plastic can be molded into various shapes for different purposes. A Plastic surgeon does the same to body tissues to achieve the required goals. Unlike commonly thought, we do not use any ‘plastic’ material in our work. Sometimes, we use more advanced ‘artificial material’ for some problems. This is similar to using rods, plates, screws for fracture surgery.

Cosmetic (aesthetic) surgery involves use of Reconstructive Surgery techniques/principles for either restoring beauty of a body part when it is lost, or occasionally even enhancing it beyond normal
The loss of beauty may be due to birth problems, age related changes, accidents, infections or any other cause.

A pleasant appearance can open doors to new opportunities whereas unattractive looks may find the same avenues closed. People decide to have cosmetic surgery to correct or improve their appearance; this improves their self esteem and confidence.

On the face, even minor changes in the shape, size or position of any part can dramatically change existing appearance to give the desired look. Eg: cheek dimple creation, baggy eyelid correction or wrinkle removal. There are different procedures for each part such scalp, hair, as forehead, eyes, cheek, ears, lips, chin and neck.

There are various degrees and stages of facial aging that can be caused by the natural aging process, heredity, and lifestyle choices. Different procedures are available to correct these problems to restore a youthful look (facial rejuvenation). It may involve office (day care) procedures that can be done without hospitalization such as dermabrasion, Botox or filler injections. When needed, surgical procedures are used to address particular problems A face lift tightens and lifts the redundant skin in the face and neck. Additional procedures are available to improve the aesthetics of other parts. Fine wrinkles of the face may be best treated by skin resurfacing techniques, like laser resurfacing, chemical peels or other skin care treatments.

Liposuction is typically performed in patients that have an area of fat they find hard to lose. The fat removed does not weight a lot, so patients should expect a shape change, not a weight change. Liposuction is not used for weight loss, rather to correct problem areas or fat bulges. A suitable candidate will be close to their ideal weight. Liposuction results are long lasting, as long as the patient maintains a healthy life-style, including exercise and a sensible diet, If the patient gains weight after surgery, the shape correction may be lost.

Though most body areas can be treated with liposuction, the most common areas in females are the abdomen, hips, and thighs, and in men are the breasts, hips, and abdomen. Liposuction is not limited to these areas, though other places may include the upper arms, under the chin and the buttocks.

Scarring is inevitable of healing, however a very fine lined scar placed in the correct orientation may be virtually invisible. A plastic surgeon spends years trying to master techniques to place scars in the most desirable location. Plastic surgeons will try to make incisions in areas that will not show, like under undergarments or along natural creases. Scars will normally fade over time, but certain areas of the body such as the back and chest, produce more severe scarring regardless of the technique used for reconstruction and closure. The severity of the scarring varies from person to person.