Plastic surgery - a complete guide

“Plastische Chirurgie” commonly known as plastic surgery is a medically approved surgical procedure done to reconstruct, restore, and alter your body parts by transferring tissues from one place to another either for injury treatment or cosmetic surgery. Generally, it is a common misinterpretation that the word plastic resembles being artificial but initially, it is derived from the Greek word - “plastikos” meaning to mould, give shape or form.

What are the types of plastic surgery?

There are many subcategories of plastic surgery which come under majorly two categories which are as follows - 

• Reconstruction surgery 

This is a type of surgery which includes repairing and altering body parts and the main objective of this treatment is not beautification, it is done to recover your injury wounds. It can be treated for repairing your burns, scars, wounds, cuts, stitches marks etc. There are many types of reconstructive surgery which are - 

1. Reduction or reshaping of breasts

2. Feet and hand surgery

3. Wound care

4. Facial surgery 

5. Microsurgery or flap process

• Cosmetic surgery

This kind of surgery involves the elevation of your appearance to boost your self-esteem and confidence. It is typically used for the beautification of your features to enhance your natural existing formation. There are many types of cosmetic surgery which are - 

1. Cosmetic dentistry 

2. Botox

3. Facelift

4. Fillers

5. Laser treatment

Pros and cons of plastic surgery? 

Lately, plastic surgery has become mainstream. It is preferred globally and has proven to be successful in the majority of cases. When you decide to have plastic surgery, you must be aware of its advantages and disadvantages which are as follows - 

• Pros of a plastic surgery 

• Makes your appearance flawless

• Youthful and younger skin

• Boosts your self-esteem and confidence

• Obesity treatment

• Improvises scars

• Cons of a plastic surgery 

• Expensive

• Enlogated recovery duration

What are the tips for recovery after plastic surgery?

Generally, the recovery time for plastic surgery is a little longer but you can easily add aids to fasten it by following these simple tips and tricks - 

• Do not skip your aftercare routine recommended by the surgeon

• You should get proper rest time but it should not lead to sitting ideal all day long

• You should have someone to assist and help you through your recovery period. 

• There should be no smoking while you are in your recovery duration from the surgery. 

• Ingestion must be wholesome and you should drink plenty of water.

• Be regular at routine check-ups with the doctor. 

Why should you choose plastic surgery? 

There can be many reasons for you to reason with for getting plastic surgery done. Although this is a very subjective thing so it cannot be generalised majorly people undergo plastic surgery for the following reasons - 

• It helps in boosting your confidence and low self-esteem by elevating your appearance. 

• It will aid in removing any injury scars, burns, cuts, or stitch marks and give you a sigh of relief to not constantly think of the accident when you see it. 

• It will give you an enhanced, improvised, and better version of your own existing skin. It helps you in getting youthful flawless skin. 

• It will altogether promote your morale about the way you are presented in public and how people appreciate your looks. 

Conclusion 

As you comprehend, this is all about plastic surgery that you need to know prior to undergoing this treatment. It is an advance method to enhance your existing features and reconstruct them accordingly.