Plastic Surgery

A plastic surgeon is a surgeon who performs both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Plastic surgery is a special type of surgery that involves both a person’s appearance and his or her ability to function.

Medical Conditions

Trauma and injury
Congenital malformations
Burns
Tumours
Skin problems
Cosmetic appearance

Specialty Areas of Interest

Cosmetic surgery
Burns surgery
Reconstructive surgery
Hand surgery

Associated Tests

Depends on the condition being treated.

X-Rays
Biopsy
Other imaging

Procedures

Cosmetic surgery
Ear correction
Nose surgery
Breast reduction
Breast augmentation
Skin treatments
Eyelid surgery
Tummy tuck
Liposuction
Facelift
Botulinum toxin (botox) injections
Burns surgery
Reconstructive surgery

Full list of procedures at: The Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons under Surgeon Search → Your Procedure.

What to expect

History

This will depend a little on the type of plastic surgery you are having. If it is cosmetic surgery your surgeon will spend some time with you going through your expectations, the reality of cosmetic surgery and allowing you to make an informed decision before you proceed.
For other plastic surgery the surgeon will concentrate on the area in question, asking how the problem developed and what problems it is causing before deciding on the best treatment.

Examination

The plastic surgeon will concentrate on the area in question, performing a focused examination on this region.