plastic surgeon
Cosmetic procedure specialist
A plastic surgeon is a doctor who specializes in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery—reshaping, repairing, or restoring parts of the body.
The work ranges from reconstructing tissue after injuries or cancer treatment to elective procedures like facelifts and nose jobs.
She consulted a plastic surgeon about her burn scars.
The "plastic" refers to molding or shaping, not the material.
Cosmetic procedure reducing wrinkles
- blepharoplastySurgical eyelid reshaping
- liposuctionSurgical fat suctioning
- breast augmentationSurgical enlargement of chest
- tummy tuckCosmetic abdominal surgery
botox · fillers · otoplasty · cheek implants · hair transplant · skin resurfacing · dermabrasion · collagen injections
Magnified procedures on minute structures
- skin graftTransplanted tissue covering wounds
- hand surgeryProcedure repairing digits or palm
- breast reconstructionSurgical rebuilding of chest tissue
- cleft palate repairSurgery closing oral roof fissure
congenital defects · prosthesis · nerve repair · wound healing
Surgical procedure venue
- anesthesiologistDoctor administering surgical sedation
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- sutureMedical wound closure
- scalpelPrecise surgical knife
sterile field · forceps · hemostat · cautery · scrubs · gloves · surgical mask · antiseptic
Creating objects by depositing layers
- stem cellsUndifferentiated cells with regenerative potential
- bioprintingDepositing living cells mechanically
- robotic surgeryMachine-performed medical procedures
- biomaterialsMaterials interfacing with living systems
fat transfer · laser technology · minimally invasive · endoscopic surgery · virtual consultation · biocompatibility · nanotechnology · precision medicine
facelift
Cosmetic procedure reducing wrinkles
- blepharoplastySurgical eyelid reshaping
- liposuctionSurgical fat suctioning
- breast augmentationSurgical enlargement of chest
tummy tuck · botox · fillers · otoplasty · cheek implants · hair transplant · skin resurfacing · dermabrasion · collagen injections · mommy makeover
microsurgery
Magnified procedures on minute structures
- skin graftTransplanted tissue covering wounds
- hand surgeryProcedure repairing digits or palm
- breast reconstructionSurgical rebuilding of chest tissue
cleft palate repair · congenital defects · prosthesis · nerve repair · wound healing
operating room
Surgical procedure venue
- anesthesiologistDoctor administering surgical sedation
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- sutureMedical wound closure
scalpel · sterile field · forceps · hemostat · cautery · scrubs · gloves · surgical mask · antiseptic · patient consultation
3D printing
Creating objects by depositing layers
- stem cellsUndifferentiated cells with regenerative potential
- bioprintingDepositing living cells mechanically
- robotic surgeryMachine-performed medical procedures
biomaterials · fat transfer · laser technology · minimally invasive · endoscopic surgery · virtual consultation · biocompatibility · nanotechnology · precision medicine · clinical trials
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- oncology staffoncologist, oncology nurse, cancer researcher
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Disease diagnosis specialist
medical examiner · coroner · psychiatrist · internist · radiologist
plastic surgeonholistic healer
One treating whole persons
naturopath · naturalist · wellness coach · homeopath · faith healer
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