Woodland Hills Plastic Surgeon

What is Plastic Surgery?

Plastic surgery is a special field of medicine that is concerned with correcting or restoring the form and function of different parts of the body. Although plastic surgery may be more well-known for its aesthetic benefits, it also includes reconstructive surgery, treatment of burns, and hand surgery. "Plastic" is derived from the Greek word plastikos, meaning to mould or shape. Although different forms of reconstructive surgery have been present as far back as 2000 BC in India, plastic surgery did not become commonplace until the 19 ^th and 20 ^th centuries. Today, plastic surgery is commonly sought by people throughout the U.S. More than 10.2 million surgical and non-surgical procedures related to this field were performed in the United States in 2008 alone.

The most common forms of plastic surgery include breast augmentation, liposuction, eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty. The top non-surgical procedures include: Botox, laser hair removal and hyaluronic acid (Juvederm, Perlane/Restylane).

Why Plastic Surgery?

There are numerous reasons that one may seek to undergo plastic surgery. This may be to reverse the effects of aging, repair a genetic defect, or improve some part of the body with which the patient sees fault. Seeking the help of a plastic surgeon may bring a patient a great sense of relief and happiness as he or she has the opportunity to seek aesthetically-pleasing results that may help with self-confidence and may even have an impact on his or her career.

If you are considering plastic surgery or have any questions about different procedures and how these may help you achieve the results you want, contact Dr. Hsu today. As a skilled Woodland Hills plastic surgeon, Dr. Hsu can talk to you about your particular concerns and help determine whether plastic surgery is right for you.