Plastic Surgery

Plastic surgery

is a surgical specialty, which will change the way a person's body looks and feels. The plastic term derives from the Greek word "plastikos", which means to shape or mold. There are two main types of plastic surgery. Reconstructive surgery is a surgical reconstruction failures up the trauma, burns, diseases and congenital malformations. Cosmetic surgery is used to improve the appearance of a human being purely aesthetic reasons.

Cosmetic plastic surgery is performed in normal body parts to improve the patient's self-esteem and perception of attractiveness. Many patients are looking for a younger look renewed. Cosmetic surgery, skin, fat and muscles are regenerated, replace tightened and to enhance and improve the appearance of the patient. Typical cuts are the support systems of the breast, rhinoplasty (nose job), and facelift. Cosmetic surgery can be subtle or extreme.

Reconstructive plastic surgery is performed on abnormal body parts due to infections, tumors, diseases and other injuries. Although cosmetic surgery is purely for appearance, reconstructive plastic surgery focuses on improving function, but can help the appearance. More than one million reconstructive surgeries are performed each year. reconstructive surgery are divided into two categories. The first category refers to patients with congenital malformations. The second category includes patients with acquired developmental malformations of accident, infection or disease. Some examples of birth defects are cleft lip, fingers, and birthmarks. Defects can range from burns caused by fire in Breast reconstruction after breast cancer. On several occasions, surgery may require multiple procedures.

The recovery of plastic surgery can be painful. Patients are advised not to take aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory. Patients should also avoid smoking and avoid exposure to secondhand smoke for 30 days before and after surgery. Direct sunlight should be avoided and sunscreen should be used when sun exposure is unavoidable. Many patients suffer from depression for months after a cosmetic procedure. A combination of drugs used during and after surgery may contribute to depression. Financial stress and stress related to fear of disfigurement or guilt about the procedure may play a role in depression.

Dr. Sawan, a renowned plastic and cosmetic surgeon in Oklahoma City performs plastic surgery procedures including breast augmentation, breast reduction, reconstruction and breast lift surgery.