What Is The Difference Between Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeries?

Facial surgeries are divided into two main categories: plastic and reconstructive. Plastic surgeries are surgeries done for cosmetic, beauty reasons. For example, if someone does not want wrinkles, he may get a face lift. In such a situation, a face lift is a plastic surgery.

Facial reconstructive surgery, on the other hand, is facial surgery done for health or medical reasons. For example, people who get into car accidents or have their faces burned in a fire often have their faces disfigured. Reconstructive surgery attempts to make their faces look more “normal.”

Austin plastic surgeon Dr. Apostolakis performs both plastic and reconstructive plastic surgeries on the face. For more information about these surgeries, contact us at 512-329-8989.