plastic surgery-reconstructive and cosmetic surgery

Reconstructive surgery repairs functional or structural defects caused by trauma, cancer, congenital conditions, or burns. Cosmetic surgery enhances appearance for aesthetic reasons. Many procedures overlap, such as rhinoplasty that improves both breathing and nose shape.

Plastic surgeons perform rhinoplasty, breast augmentation and reconstruction, facelifts, tummy tucks, liposuction, burn scar revision, cleft lip and palate repair, hand surgery, skin cancer reconstruction, and non-surgical treatments like Botox and fillers.

Choose a board-certified plastic surgeon with specific experience in your desired procedure. Review their credentials, before-and-after photographs, patient reviews, and ensure they operate in accredited facilities. A thorough consultation should address your goals and realistic expectations.

Recovery varies by procedure. Minor procedures like eyelid surgery may need one to two weeks. Major procedures such as tummy tucks or breast reconstruction typically require four to six weeks before returning to normal activities, with full results visible after several months.

Yes, online consultations are useful for discussing goals, reviewing photographs, understanding procedure options, getting cost estimates, and determining candidacy. A final in-person evaluation is typically needed before scheduling surgery.