What conditions does a plastic surgeon treat?
Common cosmetic plastic surgery procedures include:
Common reconstructive plastic surgery procedures include:
Which subspecialties are included under plastic surgery?
If you are a plastic surgeon, you may choose to further specialise in the following subspecialties:
When should you see a plastic surgeon?
You would be treated by a plastic surgeon if you had soft tissue damage or significant damage resulting from injury or trauma. You might also be treated by a plastic surgeon if you were born with a physical abnormality, or if you had undergone cancer surgery and required reconstruction (e.g. oncoplastic breast reconstruction following a mastectomy). Lastly, if you were unhappy with an element of your physical appearance, you might want to consult a cosmetic plastic surgeon to see if your appearance could be changed, which for some people may improve their self-esteem, confidence and quality of life.
