Description

Plastic surgery is a specialized branch of medicine that focuses on reconstructing, repairing, or improving the form and function of the body. It can be performed for both medical (reconstructive) and aesthetic (cosmetic) purposes. The term “plastic” comes from the Greek word “plastikos”, which means “to mold or shape”—not from the synthetic material. Cosmetic surgery is a type of elective medical procedure that focuses on enhancing a person’s appearance. Unlike reconstructive surgery (which is done for medical or functional reasons), cosmetic surgery is purely aesthetic—meaning it’s done to improve how someone looks, not necessarily to fix a medical issue.