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Plastic Surgery (Cosmetic Surgery): Facts on Procedure Types - Medicine Net
Plastic surgery is becoming more popular for people of all ages. Plastic (or cosmetic) surgery may give you a sense of well-being and self-confidence.
http://www.medicinenet.com/plastic_surgery_cosmetic_surgery/article.htm
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Guide to Safe Plastic Surgery - American Society of Plastic Surgeons
This guide to safe plastic surgery includes information on how to choose a plastic surgeon you can trust; professional affiliation; accredited facilities; important facts about the safety and risks of plastic surgery; and questions to ask your plastic surgeon.
http://www.plasticsurgery.org/patient-safety/patient-and-consumer-information/patient-safety.html?sub=Important%20facts%20about%20the%20safety%20and%20risks%20of%20plastic%20surgery
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Plastic Surgery: Medical Specialties
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction, or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk, and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body.
https://www.aamc.org/cim/specialty/list/us/336864/plastic_surgery.html
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Plastic Surgery - FACS
Plastic surgery deals with the repair, reconstruction, or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, cranio and maxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk, and external genitalia.
https://www.facs.org/education/resources/residency-search/specialties/plastic
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Cosmetic Treatments: Information About Breast Implants, Liposuction, Tummy Tucks, and More - WebMD
Considering a cosmetic procedure? Learn about cosmetic surgery and in-office procedures, from chemical peels to breast enhancement.
http://www.webmd.com/beauty/treatments/
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Cosmetic Surgery: What to Know Beforehand - Mayo Clinic
Cosmetic surgery - Understand the benefits, risks and limitations of this appearance-enhancing surgery.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/cosmetic-surgery/art-20048303
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Plastic Surgery - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
Plastic surgery is a medical procedure with the purpose of alteration or restoring the form of the body.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_surgery
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Cosmetic Surgery or Plastic Surgery - American Boards Cosmetic Surgery
If youve always thought cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery were one in the same, youre not alone. A significant number of plastic surgeons choose to focus their practice on cosmetic surgery, and as such, the terms are often used interchangeably. But this is not technically correct. Cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery are closely related specialties, but they are not the same.
http://www.americanboardcosmeticsurgery.org/patient-resources/cosmetic-surgery-vs-plastic-surgery/
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Plastic Surgery - Kids Health
Lots of images may come to mind when you think of plastic surgery. This special type of surgery involves a person's appearance and ability to function.
http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/plastic-surgery.html
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Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery: MedlinePlus
Surgeons can reshape the appearance of body parts through cosmetic surgery.
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/plasticandcosmeticsurgery.html
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What is Plastic Surgery? - Medical News Today
Plastic surgery covers cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery. Cosmetic surgery aims to improve the person's appearance. Reconstructive surgery aims to improve function.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/155757.php
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Plastic Surgery Information for Patients, Consumers - American Society of Plastic Surgeons
ASPS resources for patients includes a guide to safe plastic surgery, how to choose a qualified plastic surgeon, research procedures and more.
http://www.plasticsurgery.org/articles-and-videos/patient-and-consumer-information.html
