Reconstructive Surgeon or Cosmetic Surgeon: What are the Differences and Which Is Right for You?
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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
"The first thing to understand is that reconstructive and cosmetic surgery both improve the body but with different goals" says plastic surgeon Dr. Constance M. Chen .
Key Points:
- "The first thing to understand is that reconstructive and cosmetic surgery both improve the body but with different goals" says plastic surgeon Dr. Constance M. Chen .
- Examples include breast reconstruction following mastectomy, cleft lip and palate correction, skin cancer removal, burn repair, and scar revision.
- The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) is not recognized by the ABMS.\n"Board-certified plastic surgeons are sure to be trained in cosmetic surgery, general surgery, and reconstructive surgery," says Dr. Chen.
- She is Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) at Weill Cornell Medical College and Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) at Tulane University School of Medicine.