Reconstructive surgery: Difference between revisions
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==Facial fractures== | ==Facial fractures== | ||
==Extremity trauma reconstruction== | ==Extremity trauma reconstruction== | ||
===The severed finger or toe | ===The severed finger or toe=== | ||
===The severed hand or foot=== | ===The severed hand or foot=== | ||
==Genital trauma reconstruction== | ==Genital trauma reconstruction== | ||
==Torso trauma reconstruction== | ==Torso trauma reconstruction== | ||
Revision as of 20:35, 25 February 2007
Reconstructive Surgery is
When congenital anomalies (birth defects) are severe, or when trauma has caused obvious deformity, then surgical improvement of appearance is not called cosmetic surgery, but is classed as a reconstructive procedure. In many countries, reconstructive surgery will be covered by private insurance or government health plans. Cosmetic surgery, on the other hand, is generally considered a luxury that requires payment out of pocket.
Although an improved appearance is often the result of recontructive surgery, Among surgeons doing plastic work, the reconstructive surgeon hold a place of honor and the performance of reconstructive surgery holds a place of pride. (Menick FJ. "If you've got the money, honey, I've got the time--if you've got no more money, honey, I've got no more time". [Editorial] Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 118(2):549-50, 2006 Aug. UI: 16874234)