Plastic Surgery is a medical specialty that focuses on the repair and reconstruction of facial and body tissue defects caused by trauma, illness, or birth defects in order to improve a person’s appearance, as well as restore and improve function. Plastic surgery can often help improve an individual’s confidence, self-esteem, and overall quality of life.
A medical doctor who specializes in Plastic Surgery is referred to as a plastic surgeon. A plastic surgeon would have completed a six-year residency program that combines plastic surgery and general surgery or a five-year surgery residency followed by a three-year plastic surgery residency. Furthermore, the surgeon can practice plastic surgery for two years and pass comprehensive oral and written examinations to become board-certified.
