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What is Plastic Surgery?
Plastic surgery is a specialized branch of medicine that focuses on the reconstruction, restoration, or alteration of the human body to improve appearance, function, or both. It includes both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Cosmetic plastic surgery enhances aesthetic appeal, symmetry, and proportion, while reconstructive plastic surgery addresses defects due to birth disorders, trauma, burns, or disease.
Plastic surgery offers solutions tailored to your personal goals and physical needs, whether you want to refine facial features, reshape body contours, or restore areas affected by injury or medical conditions.
Plastic Surgery Treatments
Surgical Removal of Body Swellings
A minor surgical procedure to remove abnormal swellings or lumps from any part of the body for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Hand surgery
Specialized surgical procedures to treat injuries, deformities, or conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and fingers, restoring function and appearance.
Corrective surgery for burns
Surgical procedures aimed at improving function and appearance of the skin and underlying tissues affected by burn injuries.
Reconstructive Surgery After Trauma or Cancer
Surgical procedures that restore form and function to areas affected by traumatic injuries or cancer-related tissue loss.
Reconstruction of Congenital defects
Surgical correction of birth defects to restore normal appearance and function in affected body parts.
Scar Management
Treatments and procedures aimed at reducing the appearance of scars and improving skin texture and function.
Facial Surgery
Rhinoplasty
(Nose Reshaping)
Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure to reshape or resize the nose for cosmetic improvement or to correct breathing problems.
Facelift
Facelift is a surgical procedure that tightens and lifts sagging facial skin and muscles to reduce signs of aging and restore a youthful appearance.
Eyelid surgery
(Blepharoplasty)
Eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty) is a procedure that removes excess skin, fat, or muscle from the upper or lower eyelids to improve vision
Brow lift, Chin Augmentation
Brow lift lifts eyebrows and smooths the forehead; chin augmentation improves chin shape for better facial balance.
Breast Surgery
Breast augmentation
Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure to reshape or resize the nose for cosmetic improvement or to correct breathing problems.
Breastlift
Breast lift raises and firms sagging breasts by removing excess skin and reshaping breast tissue for a more youthful contour.
Breast reduction
Breast reduction removes excess breast tissue and skin to decrease size and relieve discomfort, improving shape and proportion.
Male breast reduction
Male breast reduction (gynecomastia surgery) removes excess breast tissue and fat to create a flatter, firmer chest.
Non-Surgical Enhancements
Botox/ dermal fillers
Botox relaxes facial muscles to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, while dermal fillers add volume and smooth out deeper wrinkles or hollow areas.
Chemical peels
Chemical peels use a special solution to remove the outer skin layers, improving texture, tone, and reducing wrinkles or blemishes.
Laser treatments
Laser treatments use focused light to resurface skin, reduce scars, wrinkles, pigmentation, and improve overall skin texture and tone.
Skin rejuvenation.
Skin rejuvenation includes treatments that restore a youthful, healthy appearance by improving skin texture, tone, and elasticity, often using lasers, peels, or fillers.
The Plastic Surgery Procedure:
Step by Step
The plastic surgery procedure includes the following steps:
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Step- 3
- Facial Surgery: Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping), facelift, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), brow lift, chin augmentation.
- Body Contouring: Liposuction, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), thigh lift, arm lift, Brazilian butt lift.
- Breast Surgery: Breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, male breast reduction (gynecomastia treatment).
- Reconstructive Surgery: Scar revision, skin grafts, cleft lip and palate repair, post-cancer reconstruction.
- Non-Surgical Enhancements: Botox, dermal fillers, chemical peels, laser treatments, skin rejuvenation.
Conditions Treated with Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgery isn’t only about aesthetics. It also helps treat medical conditions such as:
- Lymphedema – Chronic swelling due to fluid retention
- Gynecomastia – Enlarged male breast tissue
- Lipodystrophy syndrome – Uneven fat distribution
- Post-weight loss deformities – Excess skin and tissue
- Congenital defects and tumors – Including cleft palate and lipomas
A surgeon makes markings on the skin to earmark the areas to be treated. Anesthesia is administered depending on the method to be used.
Am I a Good Candidate for Plastic Surgery?
You’ll want to have realistic expectations. Plastic surgery can improve appearance or function but won’t fix everything perfectly. It’s important to understand the limits of the procedure you choose.
Plastic surgery is a surgical procedure, so it carries risks like infection, scarring, or complications. To minimize risks, you should be in good overall health before surgery. This usually means you should:
- Are in good physical and mental health
- Have realistic expectations about results
- Do not smoke or are willing to stop before and after surgery
- Are within a healthy weight range (especially for body procedures)
- Want to enhance or restore specific physical features
What to Know Before Plastic Surgery
- Discuss your medical history, allergies, and medications with your surgeon
- Review your goals, available procedures, potential risks, recovery time, and costs
- Follow all pre-surgical instructions including stopping blood-thinning medications and avoiding alcohol
- Ensure that the surgical facility is accredited and maintains high standards of care and safety
What Should I Expect?
Your plastic surgery procedure may take place at your doctor’s office, a surgical center, or a hospital. Make sure that the facility where you’re having surgery is accredited and recognized for maintaining professional standards, safety, and good patient outcomes.
- Most plastic surgery procedures are outpatient, meaning you'll go home the same day. Be sure to arrange for someone to drive you home afterward. If you're undergoing a more extensive or complex procedure, your doctor may recommend having it done in a hospital setting, where you might need to stay overnight for observation and recovery.
- Before your surgery begins, your surgeon may mark the areas of your body that will be treated, and may also take photographs to document your condition before and after surgery for comparison.
Benefits
Plastic surgery is often performed for aesthetic enhancement, but it can also provide important functional or medical benefits. Some of the key benefits include:
- Improved Physical Appearance Many people undergo plastic surgery to enhance or refine specific features—such as the nose, breasts, or body shape—helping them achieve a more balanced, youthful, or symmetrical look.
- Boosted Self-Esteem and Confidence Improving a physical feature that has caused discomfort or insecurity can significantly boost a person’s self-image and confidence in both social and professional settings.
- Correction of Congenital or Developmental Defects Plastic surgery can address issues such as cleft lips, ear deformities, or other structural abnormalities present from birth, helping restore functionality and appearance.
- Reconstruction After Injury or Illness Procedures like breast reconstruction after mastectomy or facial reconstruction after trauma or cancer treatment can help restore appearance and function, supporting emotional and physical healing.
- Improved Quality of Life By correcting physical abnormalities or enhancing aesthetics, plastic surgery can lead to a better overall quality of life, including improved posture, mobility, and social interactions.
Recovery After Plastic Surgery
After plastic surgery, some common side effects and care measures include:
Numbness and Bruising: Temporary numbness and bruising in the treated area are normal. Numbness usually improves within 6 to 8 weeks.
Anesthesia and Hospital Stay: Patients under general anesthesia may need to stay overnight, while those with local anesthesia can often go home the same day.
Support Garments: You may be required to wear compression garments or bandages to reduce swelling and support healing.
Medications: Antibiotics may be given to prevent infection, and painkillers can help manage discomfort.
Stitches: If used, stitches are usually removed during a follow-up visit, typically within 1 to 2 weeks.
Plastic surgery can be a life-changing journey—physically, emotionally, and psychologically. Whether for beauty enhancement or medical restoration, modern plastic surgery techniques are safe, effective, and personalized to meet your individual needs. Choose a qualified, experienced plastic surgeon to ensure the best results and a smooth recovery process.
Results
After plastic surgery, patients can expect improved physical appearance and, in many cases, enhanced self-confidence. Depending on the procedure, results may be visible immediately but will continue to improve as swelling and bruising subside. Final outcomes typically become more apparent within a few weeks to months, once the body has fully healed. In addition to aesthetic benefits, some procedures may also relieve physical discomfort or improve function.
Plastic Surgery in Nashik
Dr. Kiran Nerkar
MBBS, DNB (Aesthetic and Plastic Surgeon),MNAMS
Dr. Kiran Nerkar, a Board Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, graduated from a reputed institute B. J. Medical College & Govt Hospital, Pune. Dr. Nerkar was selected for his Superspeciality training in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in a National Board Certified Training Institute MTH, Cochin, Kerala. He underwent aggressive training over five years in managing a variety of aesthetic problems as well as solving reconstructive challenges under eminent faculties of national repute.
Today, Dr. Nerkar continues to stay at the forefront of medical advancements, ensuring his techniques are modern, safe, and tailored to each individual’s needs. Whether it’s a subtle aesthetic refinement or a life-changing reconstructive procedure, Dr. Nerkar’s goal remains the same – to bring back smiles and improve lives.
Dr. Kiran Nerkar, a Board Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, graduated from a reputed institute B. J. Medical College & Govt Hospital, Pune. Dr. Nerkar was selected for his Superspeciality training in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in a National Board Certified Training Institute MTH, Cochin, Kerala.
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