Cosmetic vs. Plastic Surgery

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You're a woman in search of change, and you can't wait to feel more comfortable and confident in your own body. You know what your body needs better than anyone, but that won't prevent the anxiety attached to the idea of bodily change. What can you do to ease the tension that comes along with surgical enhancements? The answer is simple: knowledge!

Knowing the basics is going to lay the foundation upon which further inquiries may be approached; once you know where to start, Dr. Castellano can answer questions that will help you know exactly what to do, and to feel safe doing it. Let's start with that big, basic question:

What is the difference between “plastic surgery” and “cosmetic surgery?”

Plastic surgery is a procedure which corrects or reconstructs a part of the body, whereas cosmetic surgery is undergone as a means of enhancing a person's body. Take, for example, breast augmentation vs. breast reconstruction: a woman looking to acquire more supple breasts would undergo cosmetic surgery, whereas reconstruction or repairs to a woman's breasts would fall under the plastic surgery category.

Both plastic and cosmetic surgeons cover several specific procedures. Plastic surgery is geared more toward injuries and defects. This is why the word “reconstruction” is used. Since you're looking to add a little zing! to your look, you will be under the capable hands of a cosmetic surgeon. 

This basic chart shows that cosmetic surgeons and plastic surgeons not only do different procedures, but undergo different, job-specific training.

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Having answers means pressing forward in the changing process. With the help of Dr. Castellano, you can get ready to make an exciting and smart new you!

Ask, learn, change, enjoy!