A Plastic Surgeon is a doctor or a physician who is specialized in the correction and reconstruction of mechanical, functional or aesthetic defects in the human body. Plastic surgery primarily deals with the restoration of function and reconstruction of the appearance of the body after disease or accident.
A 5-year medical degree [MBBS] that is recognized by the General Medical Council and a 2-year foundation course of general training are the basic requirements for an individual to be a doctor. However, following are the specialties or extra qualifications required to be a Plastic Surgeon:
Although both types of surgeons deal with improving the human body, a Plastic Surgeon focuses on the correction and reconstruction of mechanical and functional defects in the human body. A Cosmetic Surgeon, on the other hand, focuses on enhancing the aesthetics, symmetry, and proportion of the body.
As with all surgeries, Plastic surgeries also carry a certain amount of risk. Choosing a well trained & qualified Plastic Surgeon and adhering to their pre or post-operative instructions will help in minimizing the risks and complications.
Some of the most common surgeries performed are:
Yes, Plastic Surgeries can be expensive. This is because of the expertise required to perform such surgeries and the types of procedures involved. Many reconstructive surgeries are complicated and require a high degree of precision and state-of-the-art equipment.