Who is a Plastic Surgeon?

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.

What are the qualifications of Plastic Surgeon?

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:

• Diploma- Plastic Surgery
• Fellowship In Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery
• MCh - Plastic Surgery
• FRCS - Plastic Surgery
• MRCS (UK)
• DNB - Plastic Surgery
• American Board of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
• FARCS - Plastic Surgery
• MCh - Burns & Plastic Surgery
• MCh - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Are Cosmetic Surgeons and Plastic Surgeons the same?

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.

Is Plastic Surgery safe?

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.

What surgeries do Plastic Surgeons perform?

Some of the most common surgeries performed are:

• Cleft lip repair
• Cleft palate repair
• Surgery to improve carpal tunnel syndrome
• Skin grafting for severe burns and damage
• Breast reconstruction
• Surgery to correct breathing problems

Is Plastic Surgery expensive?

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.