Plastic Surgery is a medical specialty and uses both surgical and nonsurgical methods for changing the appearance and functioning of a body organ. The science of Plastic and reconstructive surgery isbeneficial for people desiring some cosmetic enhancements as well as functionally reconstructive measures.The surgery for enhancing the appearance of body is also known as the Cosmetic Surgery.

The word “plastic” is derived from the Greek word plastikos meaning to mold or to shape and accordingly the cosmetic surgery is the science of reconstructing the disfigured or diseased or injured body parts. The plastic surgery mainly aims at correction of disfigurement, restoration of impaired function and improvement of physical appearance.