It is rather common in everyday conversations to use the terms “plastic surgery” and “cosmetic surgery” as synonyms, nevertheless the two concepts do not perfectly overlap in meaning. Plastic surgery is a much broader category which involves medical intervention to restore or correct body form and function, either to preserve health or for aesthetic reasons. […]
It is the most wide-spread form of plastic surgery and is generally associated with voluntary and optional surgical or non-surgical practices (e.g.: Botox, laser hair removal) that are intended to improve appearance, boost self-confidence, correct unaesthetic features, forms, sizes or conceal the signs of aging. In case of cosmetic surgery we cannot talk about dysfunctional […]
Craniofacial disorders can cause dysfunction or affect appearance which condition can be improved by plastic and reconstructive craniofacial surgery. The most common craniofacial disorders include: Apert Syndrome – Crowning of the scull, narrow palate, hand abnormalities. Cleft lip and palate – Can result in feeding, breathing, dental anomalies, speech difficulties. Craniofacial cleft Craniosynostosis – Premature […]
The purpose of orthognathic surgery is to correct and reposition jaw misalignment or occlusion, in order to achieve facial harmony and improve functionality. Orthognathic surgery can be single or double jaw surgery depending on the extent of deformity. Orthognathic surgery is most often required when jaws are receded, the patient has cross-bite or open-bite, or […]
During pregnancy the fetus develops rapidly, but unfortunately some malformations related to tissue can occur, most frequently in the face. To correct these facial and oral abnormalities, cleft lip and palate surgery is performed soon after birth, followed by a series of other interventions depending on the severity of the deformity. There is a relatively […]
In the broadest sense, reconstructive surgery implies the use of the most advanced surgical means to restore both the appearance and function of diseased or damaged parts of the body. Reconstructive surgery is able to reform body parts which have been left affected by traumatic injuries after accidents, aging, birth defects or diseases. Thanks to […]