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Dr. M V Chandra Mouli

Plastic & Cosmetic surgeon

, Hyderabad, India

11 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Telugu , Kannada , Urdu

 


Dr. M V Chandra Mouli is a specialized Cosmetic Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Hyderabad, India. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Yashoda Hospital, Malakpet.

Association and Memberships Dr. M V Chandra Mouli is part of:

  • Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
  • Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Berhampur University, 2002
  • MS - General Surgery - Sriram Chandra Bhanj Medical College, Cuttack, 2008
  • MCh - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery - King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, 2012

Hospital Address :

Yashoda Hospitals - Malakpet, Jamal Colony, Old Malakpet, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Dr. Thongchai Limpawattanasiri

Cosmetologist

, Bangkok, Thailand

45 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Thongchai Limpawattanasiri is a specialized Reconstructive Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Phyathai 2 International Hospital.

Certifications :

  • Diploma of the Thai Board of General Surgery, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, 1980

Qualifications :

  • MD., Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand, 1970-1976

Hospital Address :

Phyathai 2 Hospital, Phahonyothin Road, Phaya Thai, Thailand

Dr. Siripong Luxkanavong

Cosmetologist

, Bangkok, Thailand

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Siripong Luxkanavong is a specialized Reconstructive Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Vejthani Hospital.

Certifications :

  • Diplomate Thai Board of general surgery Department of surgery, King Bhumiphol Hospital, Royal Thai Air Force, 1999.
  • Diplomate Thai Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Unit King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital,2005.

Qualifications :

  • Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol Universtiy, 1994

Hospital Address :

Vejthani Hospital, 1 Soi Lat Phrao 111 Klong-Chan Bangkapi Bangkok, Thailand

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Dr. Hussam Aldin Mousa

Cosmetologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

9 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Hussam Aldin Mousa is a specialized Reconstructive Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City.

Association and Memberships Dr. Hussam Aldin Mousa is part of:

  • Member Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Baghdad, Iraq
  • MBChB - Iraq
  • Fellow Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in March 2004.

Hospital Address :

NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Natalia Spierings

Plastic & Cosmetic surgeon

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , Arabic

 


Dr. Natalia Spierings is a specialized Cosmetic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 22 Years of experience and is associated with Kings College Hospital Dubai.

Association and Memberships Dr. Natalia Spierings is part of:

  • Fellowship in Mohs Micrographic and Dermatological Surgery

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MRCP (UK Derm)
  • MBA
  • MSc
  • BSc

Hospital Address :

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Dr. Kerim Guzel

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Samsun, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Kerim Guzel is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana International Samsun Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine,1999
  • Specialization - Doctor Muhittin Ulker Training and Research Hospital, 1999-2004

Hospital Address :

Yenimahalle Mahallesi, Medicana International Samsun, ?ehit Mesut Birinci Caddesi, Canik/Samsun, Turkey

Dr. Salih Boluk

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Kocaeli, Turkey

13 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Salih Boluk is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Kocaeli, Turkey. The doctor has over 13 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Gebze Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Salih Boluk is part of:

  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association
  • National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • 1999-2005: Istanbul University, Istanbul School of Medicine
  • 1992-1999: Antalya Anatolian High School
  • 1987-1992: Antalya Dumlupınar Primary School
  • 1986-1987: Antalya Mehmet cutter Primary School (Preparation)

Hospital Address :

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What is the medical expertise of Dr Salih Boluk?

  • Dr Salih Boluk is a skilled general laparoscopic surgeon with more than 13 years of experience.
  • He is a competent surgeon with expertise in hepatobiliary surgery, metabolic surgery, bariatric surgery, endocrine surgery, colorectal surgery, traumatology and breast surgery.
  • Owing to his significant contributions to the medical community, he has been bestowed with several prestigious awards such as the Cankiri Physician of the Year by the Ministry of Health in 2015.
  • He has impressive qualifications and has completed his education at renowned institutes across Turkey such as the Istanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Training and Research Hospital where he underwent training in General Surgery. Additionally, he also completed the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society Anorectal Physiology Course in January 2013 for enhancing his surgical skills.
  • Due to his thorough knowledge of the field and years of experience in performing laparoscopic surgery, Dr Boluk is often invited as a speaker at several conferences. Some of these include the 4th National Hernia Congress, Bodrum (2013) and the 18th National Surgery Congress, Izmir(2012).
  • He has several publications in international journals of repute. Some of these are:
    1. Oktay Yener, Fikret Aksoy, Pınar Güzel, Salih Bölük, Tuba Atak. Long-term quality of life after hernioplasty using a Prolene hernia system in adult inguinal hernia.2012;16(1):29-32.
    2. Tunç Eren, Barış Bayraktar, Yahya Çelik, Salih Bölük, Gupse Adalı. Acute malignant intestinal obstruction accompanied by synchronous multifocal intestinal cancer in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome: report of a case. Surgery Today. 2012;42(11):1125-1129.
Dr. Baris Bayraktar

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Kocaeli, Turkey

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Baris Bayraktar is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Kocaeli, Turkey. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Gebze Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Baris Bayraktar is part of:

  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Clinical Enteral Parenteral Nutrition Association
  • Emergency Surgery and Trauma Association
  • Colon Rectum Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty
  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty General Surgery Specialization

Hospital Address :

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Dr. Dilek Demirez

Cosmetologist

, Antalya, Turkey

29 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Dilek Demirez is a specialized Reconstructive Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Antalya Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 1995 - Undergraduate- Faculty of Medicine - Ankara University
  • 2002 - Plastic and Reconstructive surgery specialist Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital - Y. Undergraduate
  • 2009 - Plastic and Reconstructive surgery Abant Äzzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine - Assistant.Prof.Dr.

Hospital Address :

Fener, Medical Park Antalya Hastanesi, Tekeliolu Caddesi, Muratpaa/Antalya, Turkey

Dr. Pankaj Mehta

Cosmetologist

, Delhi, India

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Pankaj Mehta is a specialized Reconstructive Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 13 Years of experience and is associated with Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Pankaj Mehta is part of:

  • Life Member Association of Plastic surgeons of India (APSI)
  • Life Member Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastics Surgery (IAAPS)
  • Organizing Secretary IAAPS (2017)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS (General Surgery)
  • MCh (Plastic Surgery)

Hospital Address :

Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Mathura Road, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr. Ashok Govila

Cosmetologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

53 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Ashok Govila is a specialized Reconstructive Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Medeor 24X7 Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ashok Govila is part of:

  • Member, (Asps) American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • Member, (Isaps) International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  • Active Member of The International Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. USA
  • Member of The American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, USA
  • Member Of The Society For Microsurgical Specialist, USA
  • Member of The British Association of Plastic Surgeons, England
  • Member of The International Federation of Plastic Surgeons.USA
  • Full Fellow Member Of The International Academy Of Aesthetic Surgery And Aesthetic Medicine, Canada
  • Member of Emirates Medical Association, UAE
  • Member of Indian Association of Plastic Surgeon
  • Member of Indian Association of Surgeons
  • Founder Member of Microsurgical Group of India

Qualifications :

  • FRCS (Glasgow)
  • MS,
  • FAIS
  • MCh Palstic Surgery

Hospital Address :

Medeor 24x7 Hospital - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Naser Dwaik

Cosmetologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Naser Dwaik is a specialized Reconstructive Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 19 Years of experience and is associated with Saudi German Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Naser Dwaik is part of:

  • American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine
  • European Society of Aesthetic Surgery.
  • ISAPS
  • EPSS

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor Degree- Romania 1995 General Medicine and Surgery
  • General Surgery -200 I Jordanian Medical Council
  • Plastic Surgery Specialist Egypt -2009
  • European Academy of Cosmetic Surgery -2011

Hospital Address :

Saudi German Hospital Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Kenan Dibek

Plastic & Cosmetic surgeon

, Kocaeli, Turkey

8 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Kenan Dibek is a specialized Cosmetic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 8 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Gebze Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Ege University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education

Hospital Address :

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Dr. Ahmet Ozturk

Plastic & Cosmetic surgeon

, Canakkale, Turkey

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ahmet Ozturk is a specialized Cosmetic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Canakkale, Turkey. The doctor has over 28 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Canakkale Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ahmet Ozturk is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association

Qualifications :

  • 1984- Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
  • 1994 - Trakya University Faculty of Medicine - Specialist

Hospital Address :

Hamidiye,

What is the medical expertise of Dr Ahmet Ozturk?

  • With 28 years of experience, Dr Ahmet Oztuek is a proficient cosmetic surgeon specializing in blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, and breast augmentation.
  • He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association.
Dr. Zulal Erdem

Plastic & Cosmetic surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Zulal Erdem is a specialized Cosmetic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Self Hair Clinic.

Qualifications :

  • 2006-2010 Bulent Akarcali Health Vocational High School – Emergency Medical Technician
  • 2010-2012 Marmara University – Department of Paramedics (Associate Degree)
  • 2014-2016 Erzurum University – Health Management (Lisans)

Hospital Address :

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About Plastic Surgeon

A surgeon specialized in reducing scars, impact of aging on the skin and disfigurement that might have occurred as a result of accidents, birth defects and treatment of diseases. Many plastic surgeons also perform cosmetic surgery to enhance the attractiveness of the face or body parts and it might not be directly related to any medical conditions.

Plastic surgery is a surgical speciality that involves the restoration, reconstruction or alteration of the body. It can be broadly divided into two main categories i.e. reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery.

Reconstructive Surgery: It involves surgical procedure for the reconstruction of facial or body parts. In cases one has encountered any trauma, infection, developmental abnormalities, congenital abnormalities, disease, tumors that has impacted the body part and its functioning, it is advised to visit a plastic surgeon for a consultation. While reconstructive surgery aims to reconstruct any body part and improve its functioning, it may also be done to change its appearance.

Cosmetic (or Aesthetic) Surgery: Cosmetic surgery is done to repair or reshape the structures of the body, generally with the aim, to enhance its appearance.

Procedures Performed

There are various procedures done to perform the reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries, including the following:

  • Endoscopic surgery
  • Flap surgery
  • Laser surgery
  • Skin graft
  • Tissue expansion
  • Craniofacial surgery
  • Microsurgery hand surgery
  • Treatment of burns

Top Plastic Surgeons

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Richie GuptaFortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi
Dr. Cenk SenEstetik International, Istanbul
Dr. Renata Kliunkiene-
Dr. Zeynep SevimLiv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul
Dr. Giedre Uzdavinyte SemetieneKardiolita Hospital, Vilnius, Vilnius
Dr. Jiri BayerForme Clinic, Prague
Dr. Rajesh WattsIndraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
Dr. Mindaugas KazanaviciusKardiolita Hospital, Vilnius, Vilnius

Reasons to avail Online Consultation with Plastic Surgeon

Surgically enhanced beauty has become the trend around the world. Plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures increased by 54% globally, while non-surgical procedures increased by 44%. People prefer to travel overseas for medical treatment and tourism, and plastic procedures are ideal for this. Plastic surgery is more popular in some countries such as Turkey, India, the United States, Germany, South Korea, Russia, and Greece. Traveling to another nation for medical care can be risky & challenging; virtual consultations can minimize these risks. Discover the most compelling reasons to schedule an online consultation with a plastic surgery specialist-

  • You may discover answers to all of the frequently asked questions in the hopes that they will serve as a quick-reference guide for you if you decide to explore plastic surgery.
  • Mostly plastic surgeons are associated with prestigious societies/associations around the world to enhance their credentials and to keep themselves abreast of their existing skills
  • Connecting virtually with a board-certified plastic surgeon can assist you in exploring all of your options and selecting the best one, which will frequently include a combination of surgical and nonsurgical procedures.
  • The specialist will assist you in assessing your eligibility for plastic surgery by carefully analyzing your health issues (if any)
  • You can ask about the implants, injections, and fillers that will be used in your plastic surgery.
  • Our board-certified plastic surgeons consider each patient's particular goal and anatomy to determine the best course of action to achieve the natural look they desire.
  • You can obtain immediate medical attention by video chatting with highly qualified plastic surgeons all over the world.
  • The specialist's involvement in the entire process is crucial. You can observe the doctor as well as his knowledge, talents, and expertise with plastic procedures.
  • Plastic surgeons have a lot of stuff going on. Online consultations can help you get prioritized appointments and the best advice no matter where you are.
  • In addition to all of the benefits, you can save time, money, and other spontaneous efforts.
  • A consultation with a Plastic surgeon might cost anywhere from 123 USD to 456 USD

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Who is a Plastic Surgeon?

A plastic surgeon is a licensed medical doctor trained in the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. They mainly focus on reconstructive procedures and can see patients who have conditions like injuries, birth disorders, illnesses, or burns.

Many plastic surgeons decide to become cosmetic surgeons and do procedures to change a patient’s appearance. But not all plastic surgeons are cosmetic surgeons.

Plastic surgery is so much more than cosmetic surgery. While cosmetic surgery is probably the most visible aspect of plastic surgery, it is a comparatively small part of the specialty. Plastic surgery might be used not only to improve a person's look but also to restore a patient's appearance after an accident or recovery from cancer or another disease. A plastic surgeon may work on any area of the body.

Plastic surgeons do not own disease as cancer doctors do. They are trained to work all over the body on all types of diseases and frequently coordinate with other physicians in a multi-disciplinary group. Plastic surgeons achieve special skills, such as how to design a skin graft. They know how to transfer tissues from one part of the body to another, manage critical wounds, and use implantable materials like plastic or metal.

What are the qualifications of a Plastic Surgeon?

An aspiring candidate has to clear an entrance test to get admission into a medical college. Students can pursue Plastic Surgery courses after completing their Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree. This is a five-and-a-half-year course that includes basic medical education and training. All medical students have to complete this program irrespective of their area of specialization.

One must hold a Master of Surgery (MS) or doctor of osteopathy (D.O.) degree before they can undergo post-graduate training in plastic surgery. The MS or DO program usually takes 2-3 years to complete.

After you become a licensed physician, you have to complete a 3-year residency program in general surgery involving clinical rotations in various types of surgery. You can prefer to take a three-year residency in plastic surgery. You could complete a one-year fellowship program if you aim to specialize in a subspecialty of plastic surgery.

What conditions do Plastic Surgeon treat?

A plastic surgeon can treat the below-listed conditions:

Facial deformities

Cleft lip and palate

Ganglion cyst

Hand injuries

Head and neck cancers

Lip cancer

Lymphedema

Melanoma

Mouth cancer

Ameloblastoma

Breast cancer

Buerger's disease

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Cleft lip and cleft palate

Craniosynostosis

Nonmelanoma skin cancer

Orbital fracture

Ptosis (Drooping eyelid)

Suspicious breast lumps

Telangiectasia

Throat cancer

Tongue cancer

Tonsil cancer

Sarcoma

Skin blemishes

Soft palate cancer

Spider veins

Varicose veins

Vascular malformations

Wrinkles

What diagnostic tests are required by Plastic Surgeon?

Plastic surgery is a complex process and is also associated with certain risks. So, a plastic surgeon will completely evaluate your health status to know if you are fir for surgery. They will thoroughly examine your body and may order a few tests to have a complete idea about your current health status. A plastic surgeon does a thorough analysis of your diagnostic reports. If they find that your body is not fit for surgery, they will recommend certain medication in order to make your body ready for the procedure. Many surgeons order routine lab tests before you are admitted to the hospital or before certain outpatient procedures. The tests help find possible problems that might complicate surgery if not found and treated early. Some of the most common tests done before plastic surgery include:

Electrocardiogram

Chest X-rays

White blood count

Urinalysis

When should you visit a Plastic Surgeon?

There are many reasons to consult a cosmetic surgeon. As people age, they may have wrinkles and sagging skin. Pregnancy can change a woman's body. Also, being overweight may hurt self-esteem. Cosmetic or plastic surgeons can help people who may want to improve their physical appearance.

You might also need to see a plastic surgeon about a physical problem. A primary care physician will refer you to them. If you wish to change your look, you need to see a cosmetic surgeon. A person needs to visit a plastic surgeon if he/she experiences below signs/symptoms:

  • Signs of aging such as wrinkles, sagging skin, etc.
  • Scars
  • Excess body fat
  • Irregular face shape
  • Birth defects
  • Body deformities
  • Injuries/burn
  • Abnormal size of external body parts
  • Excess facial fat
  • Larger ear
  • Loose skin from weight loss
  • Changes to the body after pregnancy
What can you expect from your first visit with a Plastic Surgeon?

Your first visit to a plastic surgeon would typically involve a question-answer session between you and the surgeon. When a patient visits a clinic for the first consultation, the surgeon will do a thorough examination. Then, the doctor will ask some questions and review the patient’s detailed medical history. This will include an assessment of the tests and scans the patient might have had beforehand. The surgeon can then develop a treatment strategy that suits the patient.

At the first appointment, the plastic surgeon will talk to the patient about treatment options. The oncologist will tell which ones are available at present, what the side effects may be, and how effective they are. Then the specialist will recommend a course and then suggest when the surgery could be performed.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Plastic Surgeon?

Plastic surgery is gaining popularity each year. Below given are some most common plastic surgery procedures:

  • Breast augmentation or enlargement
  • Eyelid lift (blepharoplasty)
  • Facelift (rhytidectomy)
  • Forehead lift
  • Hair replacement or transplantation
  • Lip augmentation
  • Liposuction (lipoplasty)
  • Breast implant removals
  • Breast lift (mastopexy)
  • Buttock lift
  • Chin, cheek, or jaw reshaping
  • Dermabrasion
  • Lower body lift
  • Cellulite treatment
  • Chemical peel
  • Plumping, or collagen or fat injections
  • Laser skin resurfacing
  • Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty)
  • Thigh lift
  • Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
  • Upper arm lift (brachioplasty)
  • Botox injections
  • Laser treatment of leg veins
  • Vaginal rejuvenation

FAQs related to

Who is a Plastic Surgeon?

A plastic surgeon is a licensed medical doctor trained in the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. They mainly focus on reconstructive procedures and can see patients who have conditions like injuries, birth disorders, illnesses, or burns.

Many plastic surgeons decide to become cosmetic surgeons and do procedures to change a patient’s appearance. But not all plastic surgeons are cosmetic surgeons.

Plastic surgery is so much more than cosmetic surgery. While cosmetic surgery is probably the most visible aspect of plastic surgery, it is a comparatively small part of the specialty. Plastic surgery might be used not only to improve a person's look but also to restore a patient's appearance after an accident or recovery from cancer or another disease. A plastic surgeon may work on any area of the body.

Plastic surgeons do not own disease as cancer doctors do. They are trained to work all over the body on all types of diseases and frequently coordinate with other physicians in a multi-disciplinary group. Plastic surgeons achieve special skills, such as how to design a skin graft. They know how to transfer tissues from one part of the body to another, manage critical wounds, and use implantable materials like plastic or metal.

What are the qualifications of a Plastic Surgeon?

An aspiring candidate has to clear an entrance test to get admission into a medical college. Students can pursue Plastic Surgery courses after completing their Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree. This is a five-and-a-half-year course that includes basic medical education and training. All medical students have to complete this program irrespective of their area of specialization.

One must hold a Master of Surgery (MS) or doctor of osteopathy (D.O.) degree before they can undergo post-graduate training in plastic surgery. The MS or DO program usually takes 2-3 years to complete.

After you become a licensed physician, you have to complete a 3-year residency program in general surgery involving clinical rotations in various types of surgery. You can prefer to take a three-year residency in plastic surgery. You could complete a one-year fellowship program if you aim to specialize in a subspecialty of plastic surgery.

What conditions do Plastic Surgeon treat?

A plastic surgeon can treat the below-listed conditions:

Facial deformities

Cleft lip and palate

Ganglion cyst

Hand injuries

Head and neck cancers

Lip cancer

Lymphedema

Melanoma

Mouth cancer

Ameloblastoma

Breast cancer

Buerger's disease

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Cleft lip and cleft palate

Craniosynostosis

Nonmelanoma skin cancer

Orbital fracture

Ptosis (Drooping eyelid)

Suspicious breast lumps

Telangiectasia

Throat cancer

Tongue cancer

Tonsil cancer

Sarcoma

Skin blemishes

Soft palate cancer

Spider veins

Varicose veins

Vascular malformations

Wrinkles

What diagnostic tests are required by Plastic Surgeon?

Plastic surgery is a complex process and is also associated with certain risks. So, a plastic surgeon will completely evaluate your health status to know if you are fir for surgery. They will thoroughly examine your body and may order a few tests to have a complete idea about your current health status. A plastic surgeon does a thorough analysis of your diagnostic reports. If they find that your body is not fit for surgery, they will recommend certain medication in order to make your body ready for the procedure. Many surgeons order routine lab tests before you are admitted to the hospital or before certain outpatient procedures. The tests help find possible problems that might complicate surgery if not found and treated early. Some of the most common tests done before plastic surgery include:

Electrocardiogram

Chest X-rays

White blood count

Urinalysis

When should you visit a Plastic Surgeon?

There are many reasons to consult a cosmetic surgeon. As people age, they may have wrinkles and sagging skin. Pregnancy can change a woman's body. Also, being overweight may hurt self-esteem. Cosmetic or plastic surgeons can help people who may want to improve their physical appearance.

You might also need to see a plastic surgeon about a physical problem. A primary care physician will refer you to them. If you wish to change your look, you need to see a cosmetic surgeon. A person needs to visit a plastic surgeon if he/she experiences below signs/symptoms:

  • Signs of aging such as wrinkles, sagging skin, etc.
  • Scars
  • Excess body fat
  • Irregular face shape
  • Birth defects
  • Body deformities
  • Injuries/burn
  • Abnormal size of external body parts
  • Excess facial fat
  • Larger ear
  • Loose skin from weight loss
  • Changes to the body after pregnancy
What can you expect from your first visit with a Plastic Surgeon?

Your first visit to a plastic surgeon would typically involve a question-answer session between you and the surgeon. When a patient visits a clinic for the first consultation, the surgeon will do a thorough examination. Then, the doctor will ask some questions and review the patient’s detailed medical history. This will include an assessment of the tests and scans the patient might have had beforehand. The surgeon can then develop a treatment strategy that suits the patient.

At the first appointment, the plastic surgeon will talk to the patient about treatment options. The oncologist will tell which ones are available at present, what the side effects may be, and how effective they are. Then the specialist will recommend a course and then suggest when the surgery could be performed.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Plastic Surgeon?

Plastic surgery is gaining popularity each year. Below given are some most common plastic surgery procedures:

  • Breast augmentation or enlargement
  • Eyelid lift (blepharoplasty)
  • Facelift (rhytidectomy)
  • Forehead lift
  • Hair replacement or transplantation
  • Lip augmentation
  • Liposuction (lipoplasty)
  • Breast implant removals
  • Breast lift (mastopexy)
  • Buttock lift
  • Chin, cheek, or jaw reshaping
  • Dermabrasion
  • Lower body lift
  • Cellulite treatment
  • Chemical peel
  • Plumping, or collagen or fat injections
  • Laser skin resurfacing
  • Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty)
  • Thigh lift
  • Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
  • Upper arm lift (brachioplasty)
  • Botox injections
  • Laser treatment of leg veins
  • Vaginal rejuvenation