Plastic Surgeons And Specialties - How Important Are They?

Perhaps you have considered plastic surgery for yourself, or maybe a friend has done it. When you think of plastic surgery, do you think of liposuction and tummy tucks? Plastic surgery is not always about looking good. In some cases, a patient may have a medical condition, and plastic surgeons are the best to perform the surgery. Let us take a look at the difference between aesthetic surgery and reconstructive. Aesthetic surgery, also known as medical aesthetics, focuses on one's appearance. Perhaps you want to restore it, or change it altogether. Some common surgeries are breast augmentation, nasal surgery, abdominoplasty, eyelid surgery, and liposuction. Some non-surgical procedures are also considered aesthetic. Examples like botox and laser hair removal are some of the most popular. Reconstructive surgery is done to repair damage caused by burns, injuries, or congenital abnormalities, like cleft lip or palate. Reconstructive surgery may be required because of cancer or tumors. In some cases a patient may be missing an ear, and in such cases, an entire ear can be constructed. Plastic surgery can be divided up into other subspecialties as well. Some examples of specialties include burns. Plastic surgeons who choose to specialize here will take the necessary steps to treat the burn and then later repair the damage. Hand surgeons can also specialize in this field such as orthopedic and general physicians. Micro reaches out to other surgeons as well, but it involves reconnecting blood flow to a nipple that was removed during a breast reduction, or working with skin grafts. Pediatric specialty will deal with birth defects and syndromes. Plastic surgery has so many facets. How do you know how to choose the right physician or surgeon? Have you ever noticed at the doctor's office the certificates on the wall? Well each of those facets of plastic surgery constitutes a specialty. Within those specialties your surgeon is specially trained. You might see that the certificate says that your doctor is board certified in family medicine. While you appreciate his skills, you would not want him to be your obstetrician. You would be even less likely to want him to operate on your heart. Though if you are feeling a bit ill, then his board certification in family medicine is quite comforting. How does your doctor get board certified in any specialty? To be board certified your physician would have gone to medical school, gotten a bachelor's degree and completed a residency. This gives them a license to practice. Most doctors choose to continue learning new techniques and advancements in medicine so they do not become dated and limited in what they can offer patients. So if the plastic surgeons at your selected office are claiming to be board certified, that means they passed a written and perhaps oral exam. This means that they are committed to learning and will know the most current procedure for whatever he or she is specializing in. This will help build your confidence in them.