Cosmetic surgery includes surgical and non-surgical procedures meant to enhance, reshape and improve parts of the body.
People typically elect to undergo cosmetic surgery in order to approve their confidence in their appearance, or to correct physical issues caused by injuries or aging.
Different types of popular cosmetic surgery procedures include:
- Breast Enhancement: Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction
- Facial Contouring: Rhinoplasty, Chin, or Cheek Enhancement
- Facial Rejuvenation: Facelift, Eyelid Lift, Neck Lift, Brow Lift
- Body Contouring: Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, Gynecomastia Treatment
- Skin Rejuvenation: Laser Resurfacing, Botox®, Filler Treatments
Cosmetic elective surgery procedures like the above are performed by doctors from a variety of fields, including plastic surgery.
Cosmetic Surgery vs. Plastic Surgery
What's the difference between cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery? Cosmetic surgery is regularly defined as purely elective or cosmetic procedures only, while plastic surgery defines itself as procedures related to the reconstruction of facial and body defects. Causes of facial and body defects for plastic surgery include birth defects or from injury such as burns, disease and trauma.
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