Plastic surgery

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Used for

cosmetic surgery, dermabrasion, reconstructive surgery

See for

composite tissue transplantation

Broader Terms

surgery

Narrower Terms

oral facial restoration

Facts

  • Plastic surgery is surgery that molds or reconstructs parts of the human body.
  • By definition plastic surgery is any surgical procedure that deals with the reconstruction or improvement of a body part to enhance the shape and appearance of that part of the body.
  • As a rule, cosmetic plastic surgery is considered "elective surgery" and is not covered by most insurance plans.

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