Definition Plastic surgery is a branch of surgery that deals with shape-changing or restorative interventions on the human body. The reasons for this can be either of an aesthetic nature (classical “cosmetic surgery” or aesthetic surgery) or of a restorative nature (reconstructive surgery, e.g. after accidents or breast reconstruction after breast cancer). Another main branch … Plastic Surgery – What is it?
Operation costs Plastic surgery in the sense of reconstructive, burn and hand surgery is covered by health insurance companies in the sense of restoring body parts and their functionality. The question is always asked whether the functionality of the respective body part is limited (e.g. if back pain or curvature is caused by too large … Operation costs | Plastic Surgery – What is it?
History of plastic surgery Plastic surgery, especially aesthetic surgery, has experienced a strong upswing, especially in the last decades, and is nowadays no longer a privilege of super rich and movie stars and thus has become socially acceptable. However, contrary to a widely held assumption, the origins of plastic surgery can be found as early … History of plastic surgery | Plastic Surgery – What is it?