Plastic surgery is a medical specialty that uses a number
of surgical and
nonsurgical techniques to change the appearance and function of a
person's body.
Plastic surgery procedures include both cosmetic enhancements as
well as functionally reconstructive operations. In the former case,
where aesthetics are considered more important than functionality,
plastic surgery is sometimes referred to as cosmetic surgery. Most
procedures involve both aesthetic and functional elements.
The word "plastic" derives from the Greek plastikos meaning to mold or
to shape; its use here is not connected with the synthetic polymer
material known as plastic. Plastic surgeons typically mold and reshape
the following tissues of the body: bone, cartilage, muscle, fat, and
skin. Cosmetic surgery is a very popular
form of plastic surgery. As an example, the American Society of Plastic
Surgeons reported that in 2006 nearly 11 million cosmetic plastic
surgeries were performed in the United States alone.
Within the U.S,. critics of plastic surgery note that it is legal for any
doctor, regardless of speciality, to perform cosmetic surgery. It is thus
important to distinguish the terms "plastic surgery" and "cosmetic
surgery": Plastic Surgery is recognized by the American Board of Medical
Specialties as the subspecialty dedicated to the surgical repair of
defects of form or function -- this includes cosmetic (or aesthetic)
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Aesthetic Laser & Vein Center of Napa
1635 First St, Napa Ca 94559 707 224-5347
Davis, Robert A MD Inc
1100 Trancas St
Napa, CA 707 252-2931
Herber, Steven C MD
1030 Main St # 206, St Helena, CA 707 968-0800
Mc Clure, William J MD
1100 Trancas St # 212, Napa, CA 707 258-6053
Napa Valley Plastic Surgery
Botox, Facial aestetic surgery, constructive and reconstructive breast
surgery, Endoscopic breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty,
Laser treatments, skin resurfacing, Micro laser peal.
1100 Trancas St Suite 212, Napa, CA 707 258-6053
Pappas, John R DDS
3250 Beard Rd, Napa, CA 707 255-5033
Zimmerman John P. MD Inc
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The term "cosmetic surgery" however, refers to surgery that is
designed to improve cosmetics, or appearance. In several countries
including Australia, many doctors who are not qualified as surgeons
also perform cosmetic procedures.
The most prevalent aesthetic/cosmetic procedures are listed below.
Most of these types of surgery are more commonly known by their
"common names." These are also listed when pertinent.
Abdominoplasty (or "tummy tuck"): reshaping and firming of the
abdomen
Blepharoplasty (or "eyelid surgery"): Reshaping of the eyelids
or the application of permanent eyeliner, including Asian
blepharoplasty
Mammoplasty
Breast augmentation (or "breast enlargement" or "boob job"):
Augmentation of the breasts. This can involve either saline or
silicone gel prosthetics.
Breast reduction: Removal of skin and glandular tissue. Indicated to
reduce back and shoulder pain or for psychological benefit in women
with macromastia.
Buttock Augmentation (or "butt augmentation" or "butt implants"):
Enhancement of the buttocks. This procedure can be performed by using
silicone implants or fat grafting and transfer from other areas of the
body.
Chemical peel: Minimizing the appearance of acne, pock, and other
scars as well as wrinkles (depending on concentration and type of
agent used, except for deep furrows), solar lentigines (age spots,
freckles), and photodamage in general. Chemical peels commonly involve
carbolic acid (Phenol), trichloroacetic acid (TCA), glycolic acid
(AHA), or salicylic acid (BHA) as the active agent.
Mastopexy (or "breast lift"): Raising or reshaping of breasts.
Involves removal of breast skin as opposed to glandular tissue.
Labiaplasty: Surgical reduction and reshaping of the labia
Rhinoplasty (or "nose job"): Reshaping of the nose
Otoplasty (or ear surgery): Reshaping of the ear
Rhytidectomy (or "face lift"): Removal of wrinkles and signs of
aging from the face
Suction-Assisted Lipectomy (or liposuction): Removal of fat
from the body
Chin augmentation: Augmentation of the chin with an implant (e.g.
silicone) or by sliding genioplasty of the jawbone.
Cheek augmentation
Collagen, fat, and other tissue filler injections (eg hyaluronic acid)
Laser skin resurfacing
Injection of dermal fillers (collagen, hyaluronic acid, fat, and
others)
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