How Cosmetic Surgery Differs From Plastic Surgery? | Dr. Anshumali Misra Cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery are two different terms that are used interchangeably but they differ in their specialties. Plastic enucleation is a specialized surgical procedure which is focused on treating defects of the body like birth disorders or defects due to trauma or burns or some diseases. It focuses on removing the defects in the outer appearance of the body.
Many plastic surgeons also perform cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic surgery can be considered as a specialized branch of Plastic surgery that deals with elevating the appearance than removing the defects. It deals in giving a more new and beautiful look to a person. It is not involved in dealing with defects of the body. Cosmetic surgery in Greater Kailash deals with parts of the body that are functionally ok but require visual elevation. Whereas, plastic surgery is dedicated to reconstruction of defected parts, cosmetic enucleation is dedicated to elevating the aesthetic appeal of the body.