Plastic surgery is a medical specialty concerned with the correction
or restoration of form and function. Though cosmetic or aesthetic
surgery is the best-known kind of plastic surgery, most plastic
surgery is not cosmetic; plastic surgery includes many types of
reconstructive surgery, hand surgery, microsurgery, and the treatment
of burns.
Surgery is an ancient medical specialty that uses operative manual and
instrumental techniques on a patient to investigate and/or treat a
pathological condition such as disease or injury, or to help improve
bodily function or appearance.
Dentistry is the branch of medicine that is involved in the study,
diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and
conditions of the oral cavity, the maxillofacial area and the adjacent
and associated structures, and their impact on the human body. To the
layman, dentistry tends to be perceived as being focused primarily on
human teeth, though it is not limited strictly to this. Dentistry is
widely considered necessary for complete overall health. Doctors who
practice dentistry are known as dentists. The dentist's supporting
team – which includes dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental
technicians, and dental therapists – aids in providing oral health
services.
Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its
diseases, a unique specialty with both medical and surgical aspects.
A dermatologist takes care of diseases, in the widest sense, and some
cosmetic problems of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails.
Dermatologists have been leaders in the field of cosmetic surgery.
Some dermatologists complete fellowships in surgical dermatology. Many
are trained in their residency on the use of botox, fillers, and laser
surgery. Some dermatologists perform cosmetic procedures including
liposuction, blepharoplasty, and face lifts. Most dermatologists limit
their cosmetic practice to minimally invasive procedures. Despite an
absence of formal guidelines from the American Board of Dermatology,
many cosmetic fellowships are offered in both surgery and laser
medicine.
Cosmetic dentistry is generally used to refer to any dental work that
improves the appearance of a person's teeth, gums and, or bite. Many
dentists refer to themselves as "cosmetic dentists" regardless of
their specific education, specialty, training, and experience in this
field. This has been considered unethical with a predominant objective
of marketing to patients. The American Dental Association does not
recognize cosmetic dentistry as a formal specialty area of dentistry.
However, there are still dentists that promote themselves as cosmetic
dentists. Is generally used to refer to any dental work that improves
the appearance of a person's teeth, gums and, or bite. Many dentists
refer to themselves as "cosmetic dentists" regardless of their
specific education, specialty, training, and experience in this field.
This has been considered unethical with a predominant objective of
marketing to patients. The American Dental Association does not
recognize cosmetic dentistry as a formal specialty area of dentistry.
However, there are still dentists that promote themselves as cosmetic
dentists.