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Plastic Surgery Physician

Allopathic & Osteopathic PhysiciansPlastic Surgery
10,529 providers nationally208200000X

Definition

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

Quick Facts

Taxonomy Code
208200000X
Grouping
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Plastic Surgery
National Providers
10,529
Conditions Treated
0

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