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. Reconstructive Surgery Reconstructive surgery is performed to correct facial and body abnormalities caused by birth defects, trauma, disease, or aging. Usually, the goal of reconstructive surgery is to improve body function. Any type of surgery carries some risk. Patients differ in their anatomy and their ability to heal.