It is a popular misconception that the word plastic in plastic surgery means artificial. Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involved with the reconstruction of facial and body tissue defects due to illness, trauma, or birth disorders.
Plastic surgery restores and improves function, as well as appearance.
In addition, the surgeon must practice plastic surgery for two years and pass comprehensive written and oral examinations to become board-certified. Click here to view the Online Resources page of this web . Contact Information Copyright 2001 Methodist Health Care System, Houston, Tx. All Rights Reserved. Please read our disclaimer and privacy policy .