Dr. Ashok B C, HOD and Lead Consultant - Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery and Chief of Medical Services at Aster Whitefield Hospital, talks about the two main branches of plastic surgery: reconstructive surgery and aesthetic surgery.
Reconstructive Surgery
Reconstructive surgery aims to restore function and appearance to parts of the body that have been affected by disease, injury, or cancer. This can include anything from repairing a cleft lip to rebuilding a breast after a mastectomy.
Aesthetic Surgery
Aesthetic surgery, also known as cosmetic surgery, focuses on improving the appearance of features that people may not be happy with. This could include procedures like rhinoplasty (nose job) or breast augmentation. Dr. Ashok mentions that cosmetic surgery is an elective procedure, meaning it is not medically necessary.
To know more, consult our experts in the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Aster Whitefield Hospital.
To book an appointment, contact us at 080-4510 8888.
