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What
is Plastic Surgery?
Coming
from Greek origin, the word plastic means molding or giving form.
Plastic surgery includes aesthetic, or cosmetic surgery to correct
or rejuvenate facial and bodily features not pleasing to the patient
by allowing long-term solutions by altering them.
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How
does a physician become a plastic surgeon?
After
a high number of complications were reported to occur with plastic
surgery a focus on safety was made. It is essential to choose a
surgeon that has become board certified by the American Board of
Plastic Surgery. In order to do this, a physician must complete
a specialized post-graduate training course of five to seven years.
Background training usually includes a thorough grounding in general
surgery however a background in ENT or orthopedics may be acceptable.
The final two to three years of training must be in an approved
plastic surgery training center. Prior to official certification
by the American Board of Plastic Surgery the physician must pass
a rigorous set of both written and oral examinations.
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What
are some good questions to ask a plastic surgeon before selecting
one?
By
bringing a checklist of questions the patient can better ensure
the safety and quality of the plastic surgery procedure. Some good
questions to ask are:
- Are you certified by the American
Board of Plastic Surgery?
- Do you have hospital privileges
to perform this surgery?
- How many of this type of procedure
have you performed?
- What are the risks involved with
the procedure?
- What is the expected recovery time
for this procedure?
- What is your policy on surgical
revisions?
- How much will the surgery cost and
what will this include?
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What
procedures do plastic surgeons perform?
- Cosmetic problems with any area of the the face or body.
- Congenital deformities.
- Tumors of the head and neck, skin and soft tissues.
- Traumatic injuries of the bony facial skeleton and hand
as well as soft tissue injuries of any part of the body.
- Hand surgery.
- Jaw and facial skeleton surgery.
- Any type of skin cover and replacement problems.
- All types of reconstruction following removal of cancer
resulting in disfigurement of any part of the body including the
face, breasts, trunk.
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What
is cosmetic surgery?
Cosmetic
surgery is performed in order to improve and enahance an individual’s
appearance.
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Will
I have a scar after plastic surgery?
Scarring
is inevitable of healing, but plastic surgeons that are skilled
will make incisions in areas that will be concealed easier or along
natural curves and creases. Incision lines will fade over time,
but the severity of them will vary depending on the individual.
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