Q. What is the difference between cosmetic and reconstructive surgery?
Cosmetic surgery is performed to reshape normal body structures to improve appearance and self-esteem. Whereas reconstructive surgery is performed on abnormal structures of the body caused by congenital defects, developmental abnormalities, trauma, infection, or tumors.
Q. Is plastic surgery safe?
As with all surgical procedures, some level of risk persists. Our doctors are highly trained and have many years of surgical experience. We will do everything possible to minimize complications during your surgery.
Q. What are the different types of reconstructive surgery procedures?
Some of the more common conditions addressed by reconstructive surgery include Breast reconstruction, Breast reduction, limb salvage, cleft lip and palate repair, and flap reconstruction.
Q. Are these treatments inpatient or outpatient?
It depends on the type of reconstructive surgery. Larger, more complicated procedures may require patients to spend a night or longer in the hospital.
Q. What’s the difference between plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery?
Plastic surgery is the name of the discipline to which reconstructive and cosmetic procedures belong. Reconstructive surgery is a type of plastic surgery.
Q. What are the advantages of reconstructive surgery?
Reconstructive surgery is a surgical procedure that restores your body after an injury, a disease, or corrects defects you were born with. It not only restores your body but your confidence and quality of life.
