Plastic Surgeon

A plastic surgeon is a medical specialist who performs surgery to reconstruct or repair parts of the body that may be damaged due to birth defects, injuries, illnesses, or to improve a person’s appearance through cosmetic procedures. They are trained to restore both function and appearance, making them skilled in a wide range of procedures from reconstructive to cosmetic surgery. 
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
What Plastic Surgeons Do:
  • Reconstructive Surgery:
    This focuses on repairing or rebuilding body parts that have been damaged by accidents, injuries, birth defects, or illnesses. Examples include:
    • Congenital defects: Cleft lip and palate, for instance. 
    • Trauma and burns: Reconstructing damaged tissue after injuries. 
    • Breast reconstruction: Following mastectomy. 
    • Reattachment of severed limbs: Microsurgery techniques. 
    • Scar repair: Reducing the appearance of scars. 
  • Cosmetic Surgery:
    This aims to improve a person’s appearance through procedures like:
    • Breast augmentation, reduction, and lift . 
    • Facial enhancements: Rhinoplasty, facelifts, eyelid surgery. 
    • Body contouring: Tummy tucks, liposuction. 
    • Other procedures: Lip augmentation, brow lift. 
Key Differences from Other Specialties:
  • General Surgeons:
    While some general surgeons might perform certain plastic surgery procedures like liposuction, a plastic surgeon has specialized training and expertise in both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery.
  • Dermatologists:
    Dermatologists focus on skin conditions and may perform some cosmetic procedures, but a plastic surgeon has a broader scope of surgical expertise. 
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Dr. DWAIPAYAN SAHA

Qualification: M B B S , M S, MCH

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