Different types of cosmetic surgery

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You have probably heard the terms, plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery. Are these types of surgery all describing the same thing?

Hint: No they are all describing different types of surgery, not necessarily the same thing.

Cosmetic Surgery

The term 'plastic' surgery comes from the Greek word 'plastikos' which means to shape or mold. The term plastic surgery can be used when referring to shaping or molding anything on the body during a surgical procedure.

Reconstructive surgery refers to improving the appearance and function of abnormal features of the body. These types of features include congenital defects, tumors, infection, diseases, etc.

Cosmetic surgery is done to reshape normal features of the body to improve the patient's appearance and self-esteem.

The most common types of cosmetic surgery today are:

*Facelifts
*Eyelid Lifts
*Breast Augmentation or Reduction
*Nose reshaping
*Liposuction
*Tummy Tuck

These cosmetic surgeries are becoming so popular that it is forecasted that nearly 1 in 3 people will have some sort of cosmetic surgery done.

And, most cosmetic surgery is not covered by medical insurance, so these surgeries are being paid for out-of-pocket by the consumer.

More and more doctors are getting specialized training in cosmetic surgery procedures to accommodate the anticipated demand.

Maybe we will end up less expensive procedures down the road!!

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