What's the difference between reconstructive and cosmetic procedures?
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The field of plastic surgery can be broken down into two main categories – reconstructive procedures and cosmetic procedures. Both are generally considered sub-specialties of plastic surgery.
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When Reconstructive Surgery Meets Plastic Surgery
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THE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF PLASTIC SURGERY CASES IN A TERTIARY GENERAL HOSPITAL IN SURABAYA, INDONESIA
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Reconstruire des vies - Références bibliographiques - Éditions de la Maison des sciences de l'homme
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Cosmetic Surgery vs Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic vs Plastic Surgeons
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The Real Difference Between Reconstructive And Cosmetic Surgery
Davinci Medical Group - What is the difference between reconstructive and cosmetic surgery? Reconstructive surgery addresses areas of dysfunction or irregularities such as congenital disabilities or trauma . Cosmetic surgery enhances appearance
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Introduction to Plastic Surgery - Chirurgo Plastico Dott. Riccardo Gazzola
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JA Bartlett MD, FRCS(C) (@rhinoplasty) / X
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Does Private Health Insurance cover Cosmetic Surgery Procedures?
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Cosmetic Surgery- A Way to Promote Beauty or Destroy it? – The Eagle Eye
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Reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries [Auto-saved].pptx
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