COSMETIC SURGERY AND ITS UTILIZATION

Authors

  • Aakanksha Tarunnum

Abstract

Cosmetic surgery is a type of plastic surgery that aims to improve appearance. Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It can be divided into two main categories: reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery. Reconstructive surgery includes craniofacial, hand surgery, microsurgery, and the treatment of burns. While reconstructive surgery aims to reconstruct a part of the body or improve its functioning, cosmetic (or aesthetic) surgery aims at improving the appearance of it. Both of these techniques are used throughout the world. 

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Published

2020-08-04

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 3 (2020): International Journal of Nursing and Medical Science (IJNMS) ISSN 2454-6674

Section

Review Article