Nowadays body image and aesthetics are increasingly important, frequently determining and conditioning behaviors. An aesthetic deformity, more or less evident, with or without functional repercussions, can be a problem with psychological impact, causing suffering, which is not always understandable by common sense. Plastic surgery has a determining role in addressing aesthetic deformities. Reconstructive surgery and plastic aesthetic (or cosmetic) surgery are the two sides of plastic surgery, a unique specialty in its objectives and approaches, and which is distinguished by its versatility. But it is not possible to make an aesthetic intervention disconnected from the knowledge of reconstructive surgery. Therefore, cosmetic surgery can only be performed with confidence by a plastic surgeon with solid knowledge of reconstructive surgery. As with all exciting and challenging areas, cosmetic surgery is also surrounded by questions and myths that must be clarified . Here are some answers to try to demystify this attractive world. Author : Luís Azevedo Meet the reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery team from Hospital da Luz network. The content published in the Health Guide is intended for the general public and is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace individual medical assessment, diagnosis, or personalized clinical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. The content is produced or reviewed by physicians and other healthcare professionals at Hospital da Luz and is based on the knowledge available at the time of publication or the most recent update, as indicated at the beginning of each item.
