Types Of Plastic Surgery

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: February 3, 2024

Plastic surgery

Plastic surgery is a medical specialty that includes the

  • Reconstruction
  • Restoration
  • or alteration of the body’s form and function.

It comprises of a broad range of surgical procedures that target to

  • improve a person’s appearance
  • correct physical abnormalities
  • or restore function after an injury or illness.

Types Of Plastic Surgery

plastic surgery include following types:

Reconstructive surgery.

Cosmetic surgery.

Reconstructive Surgery:

Reconstructive surgery is a type of plastic surgery which is used to modify defects or abnormalities caused by

  • Injury
  • Disease
  • or birth defects.

reconstructive surgery include various types such as:

  • Breast reconstruction after mastectomy
  • Cleft lip and palate repair
  • Scar revision surgery
  • Hand surgery for conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome or Dupuytren’s contracture
  • Skin grafts and flaps to repair wounds or defects

Cosmetic Surgery:

Cosmetic surgery is done to alter a person’s appearance or to modify certain characteristics of their body which are caused guilty for him.

cosmetic surgery include following types:

  • Breast augmentation or reduction
  • Rhinoplasty (nose job)
  • Facelift or neck lift
  • Liposuction or tummy tuck
  • Botox injections or dermal fillers
  • Eyelid surgery or brow lift

How much plastic surgery cost?

The cost of plastic surgery can vary widely depending

  • on the type of process.
  • the surgeon’s familiarity and qualifications.
  • the earthly site of the practice.

As an approximaton, normal plastic surgery cost in US  (gained data in 2021 from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons) are given below:

  • Breast augmentation($4,000-$8,000)
  • Liposuction($3,500-$6,500)
  • Rhinoplasty($5,500-$15,000)
  • Tummy tuck($6,000-$10,000)
  • Lifting of face($8,000-$12,000)

In Pakistan 500 to 1000 $(75000to 125000Rs) are usually paid for normal plastic surgery.

Note:

It is necessary to mention that these are only normal costs, and the real cost of an exact process may differ considerably liable to individual factors.

 

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