How much and in what way is plastic used in plastic surgery?

When you hear of plastic surgery, what do you think of? A Hollywood star trying to delay the effects of aging? People who want to change the size of their stomachs, breasts, or other body parts because they see it done so easily on TV? read more

Knowing if there is a problem starts with figuring out why someone wants the surgery. Multiple Procedures . It's not uncommon for people to have two or three surgeries done at once, according to Phil Haeck, MD, past president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. read more

Plastic surgery is a broad field, and may be subdivided further. In the United States, plastic surgeons are board certified by American Board of Plastic Surgery. Subdisciplines of plastic surgery may include: Aesthetic surgery. Aesthetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery and includes facial and body aesthetic surgery. read more