Plastic surgeons use both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery to reshape the structures of your body.
Cosmetic surgery reshapes normal body structures to improve appearance and self esteem.
Reconstructive surgery reshapes abnormal body structures caused by congenital defects, developmental abnormalities, trauma, infection, tumors or disease. It is generally performed to improve functions, but may also be done to approximate normal appearance. Plastic and reconstructive surgeon perform a large variety of other of surgeries, including surgeries to repair birth defects, hands, neck and skin. They also perform surgeries for cancer of the head, soft tissue and perform breast reconstruction. Cosmetic surgeries includes facelift, eyelid surgery, tummy tucks, breast enlargement and reduction , liposuction among others.