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Fotografía de un equipo quirúrgico en la sala de operaciones

La cirugía plástica es la especialidad quirúrgica que repara o reconstruye el tejido facial y corporal. Se puede hacer para reconstruir el tejido que ha sido dañado por la enfermedad, un defecto, o trastorno. O se puede hacer para reconstruir o reparar las estructuras para que se vean mejor.

La cirugía plástica reconstructiva se hace a menudo para restaurar o mejorar la función - a la mano, por ejemplo. Esta cirugía también se hace para dar a un paciente un aspecto más normal.

La cirugía plástica estética se realiza para reparar o remodelar las estructuras normales del cuerpo. Este tipo de cirugía se realiza para mejorar la apariencia del paciente y su autoestima.

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