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What Is The Difference Between Cosmetic And Reconstructive Surgery?

The plastic surgery industry is vast, and covers a wide range of procedures and body parts.  Most people have probably heard of the terms ‘cosmetic surgery’ and ‘reconstructive surgery’, but while it is easy to think the two are interchangeable, that is not the case. Cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery are two different procedures, and while this may be initially confusing, in this article, we will clarify this and discuss the similarities and differences between both. Cosmetic Surgery  Cosmetic surgery refers to surgical procedures that are elective, meaning that they are not a medical necessity.  People generally choose to have cosmetic surgery to alter their physical appearance.  Reasons for this may include a personal dislike in how they look or a lack of self-esteem, among many other reasons. It is, however, always a conscious decision. Some of the common cosmetic procedures that people get include: Facelift – to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging Tummy tuck – rem...

Plastic Surgery For Breast And Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Whether you've had a child or you just want to improve the look of your body, plastic surgery is able to do just about anything to help you out. Nothing improves your confidence like the way your body looks, and there is some things exercise and proper diet just is not able to do for you. After giving birth, you are probably going to find your breasts reduce in size (especially after you have finished breast feeding) and your abdominal wall has lost its structure. Due to this, you may feel distraught from wanting to head out to the beach or wearing the clothes you use to before becoming pregnant. Thankfully, you don't have to live with this as abdominal wall reconstruction and breast augmentations allow you to live happily with your body and improve upon the overall figure you wish to present to other people. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction After giving birth, you are going to probably have added skin hanging from your stomach due to stretching. This is natural, and although many...