Are plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery the same?
Are plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery the same? Plastic surgery training involves a broad scope of procedures to restore the body’s normal appearance and function, where cosmetic surgery training focuses exclusively on aesthetic procedures. Yet many plastic surgeons offer cosmetic procedures at their practice.
What is cosmetic and plastic surgery?
What is cosmetic plastic surgery? Cosmetic plastic surgery is done to change your appearance. For some, it may mean redesigning the body’s contour and shape, smoothing wrinkles, or eliminating balding areas. Others may choose varicose vein treatment or breast augmentation.
What’s the difference between a plastic surgeon and a cosmetic surgeon?
One big issue for many people is that a cosmetic surgeon and a plastic surgeon may be conflated. But while cosmetic surgery is a type of plastic surgery, cosmetic surgeons can only perform cosmetic procedures, explains Dr. Alan Matarasso, president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
What are some examples of cosmetic surgery?
- Botox.
- Cheek lift.
- Chemical peel.
- Chin surgery.
- Cosmetic dentistry.
- Dermabrasion.
- Eyebrow/forehead rejuvenation (brow lift)
- Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
