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Plastic Surgery: Skin and Soft Tissues

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Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty that deals with the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It can be used to correct birth defects, trauma, or burns, as well as to improve the appearance of the face and body.

ABSITE REVIEW QUESTIONS: PLASTIC SURGERY SKIN AND SOFT TISSUES

by Devaki Lakshmi

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Plastic surgery of the skin and soft tissues encompasses a wide range of procedures, including:

Skin grafts and flaps
Tissue expansion
Laser skin resurfacing
Liposuction
Abdominoplasty
Breast augmentation and reduction
Rhinoplasty
Facelift

Skin grafts and flaps are used to replace damaged or missing skin. A skin graft is a piece of skin that is taken from one part of the body and transplanted to another. A flap is a piece of skin that is attached to the body by a pedicle, which is a stalk of tissue that contains blood vessels and nerves. Flaps can be used to cover larger areas of skin than grafts.

Tissue expansion is a procedure that is used to create new skin. In this procedure, a balloon-like device is placed under the skin and gradually inflated over time. This causes the skin to stretch and expand, creating new tissue that can be used to cover areas of skin that have been damaged or lost.

Laser skin resurfacing is a procedure that uses a laser to remove the top layers of skin. This can be used to improve the appearance of wrinkles, scars, and other skin imperfections.

Liposuction is a procedure that uses a suction device to remove excess fat from the body. This can be used to improve the contour of the body and to reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Abdominoplasty is a procedure that is used to remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen. This can be used to improve the appearance of the abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall.

Breast augmentation and reduction are procedures that are used to change the size of the breasts. Breast augmentation can be used to increase the size of the breasts, while breast reduction can be used to reduce the size of the breasts.

Rhinoplasty is a procedure that is used to change the shape of the nose. This can be used to correct birth defects, trauma, or other problems with the nose.

Facelift is a procedure that is used to improve the appearance of the face. This can be used to remove wrinkles, tighten the skin, and lift the sagging facial muscles.

Plastic surgery of the skin and soft tissues can be a safe and effective way to improve the appearance of the body and to correct birth defects or other medical problems. However, it is important to choose a qualified plastic surgeon who has experience in performing the specific procedure that you are interested in.

ABSITE REVIEW QUESTIONS: PLASTIC SURGERY SKIN AND SOFT TISSUES

by Devaki Lakshmi

4.2 out of 5