Plastic Surgery Using Prosthesis

Overview

Plastic surgery is a medical specialty that focuses on defect repair, cosmetic enhancement, and function restoration. Plastic surgery is distinct from cosmetic surgery, which is performed purely to alter a person's appearance in order to obtain what they believe is a more desirable appearance.

Plastic surgery can be done to fix the following:

• Congenital abnormalities such as cleft lip and palate, webbed fingers, malformed ears, and birthmarks
• Areas affected by malignant tissue removal, such as from the face or breast
• Severe burns or other major injuries