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Preparing for Surgery

Overview of Plastic Surgery

Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Plastic surgery is the surgical specialty that reshapes facial and body tissue. Click on the links above to learn more about this topic.

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Topic Index - Plastic Surgery

Detailed information on plastic surgery, including cosmetic plastic surgery and reconstructive plastic surgery