Is cosmetic and plastic surgery the same thing?
Is cosmetic and plastic surgery the same thing? 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.
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.
Can you wear makeup during plastic surgery?
Makeup can irritate your wound and possibly cause an infection, so keep your makeup at least five millimeters—or about half the width of your thumb—away from your sutures. If you doubt your makeup application accuracy, consider waiting to wear makeup until your sutures are removed.
What procedures are considered cosmetic?
Types of cosmetic surgery
- Botox.
- Cheek lift.
- Chemical peel.
- Chin surgery.
- Cosmetic dentistry.
- Dermabrasion.
- Eyebrow/forehead rejuvenation (brow lift)
- Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
What is the difference between cosmetic and reconstructive surgery?
While reconstructive surgery aims to reconstruct a part of the body or improve its functioning, cosmetic surgery aims at improving the appearance of it.
