Plastic surgery
Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It can be divided into two main categories: reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery. Reconstructive surgery includes craniofacial surgery, hand surgery, microsurgery, and the treatment of burns.
In most cases, the skin remains partially attached to the body, creating a "flap". The flap is then repositioned and stitched over the damaged area. For more complex reconstruction, a technique called a free flap is used.
