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About Plastic Surgery

About Plastic Surgery | What is Plastic Surgery? | Cosmetic Plastic Surgery | Breast Enlargement | Chemical Peel | Collagen / Fat Injectable Fillers | Dermabrasion / Dermaplaning | Ear Pinning | Eye Lid Lift | Facelift | Facial Implants | Forehead Lift | Hair Replacement | Liposuction | Nose Reshaping | Tummy Tuck | Vein Removal | Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

What is cosmetic plastic surgery?

Cosmetic plastic surgery is performed in order to change one's appearance. For some, it may mean redesigning the body's contour and shape, the elimination of wrinkles, or eliminating balding areas. Others may choose varicose vein treatment or breast augmentation. There are a number of cosmetic surgery procedures that men and women can choose from in order to create an image that makes them feel more confident and comfortable with their appearance.

Although health insurance rarely covers the cost of cosmetic procedures, the number of individuals deciding to undergo cosmetic plastic surgery continues to grow.

What are the most common plastic surgery procedures?

The most common cosmetic procedures are listed here by their common or descriptive names. The medical term for the procedure is enclosed in parentheses.


This page was last updated on: September 20, 2007.

For more information about UM Division of Plastic Surgery or to make an appointment, please call 1-800-492-5538 or 410-328-2360 (patients) or 1-800-373-4111 (physicians).