Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on improving how parts of the body look or work.
A plastic surgeon is a doctor who does surgery to repair, rebuild, or replace a part of the body to improve how it looks or works.
Plastic surgeons can help with:
Plastic surgeon training typically includes:
They also might have:
Many plastic surgeons give treatments that don’t involve surgery. For example, they may do laser treatments for birthmarks and skin treatments for acne.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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