Who is a Plastic Surgeon?

A surgical specialty that involves reconstruction, alteration, and restoration of the human body is called Plastic Surgery. Doctors or Physicians who are well trained in Plastic Surgery are Plastic Surgeons.

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

How often should I visit Plastic Surgeon?

An individual should visit a Plastic Surgeon depending on the necessity of body reconstruction, restoration, and alteration. However, before undergoing any plastic surgery, one should follow all the instructions provided by their Plastic Surgeon.

What are the services provided by a Plastic Surgeon?

Following are the services provided by a Plastic Surgeon:

• Facelift
• Brow lift
• Forehead lift
• Facial implants
• Lip augmentation
• Oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Breast augmentation
• Breast lift
• Tummy tuck
• Liposuction
• Vein removal
• Tattoo removal
• Laser peels

Along with the above surgeries, there are many other medical surgeries and procedures that a Plastic Surgeon can perform.

Are Reconstructive Plastic Surgeons and Cosmetic Surgeons the same?

Reconstructive Plastic Surgeons are medical professionals who treat abnormal body parts from infections, diseases, and disorders. Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons are the one who performs surgeries to enhance or to reshape the body parts.

Can Plastic Surgeon cure breast asymmetry?

Yes, a Plastic Surgeon can treat asymmetrical breasts by removing the abnormal breast and placing either silicone or gummy bear breast implants.

Do Plastic Surgeons perform a nose job?

A surgical procedure that helps to reshape or reconstruct the shape and size of the nose is called rhinoplasty or nose job. This surgery can be performed by a Plastic Surgeon..