Plastic Surgery: A Science

The plastic surgery is a medical and surgical specialty performed to treat injury, deformity and disease, as well as to recover function. Cosmetic surgery is defined as the improvement of appearance, in normal structures of the body, using operative procedures. And reconstructive surgery is the branch of plastic surgery performed to reconstruct abnormal structures, in order to restore appearance and function of body parts affected by congenital defects, tumors, or trauma.

Dr. Nieto believes it is extremely important for patients to understand that plastic surgery is more than just a cosmetic matter. Plastic surgery must be understood as a scientific branch of medicine which deals with the diagnosis and operative treatment of injury, deformity or disease, involving the use of manual and instrumental means. Plastic surgery is a wide field of health science in which education, specialized surgical training, practice, expertise and experience, as well as clinical investigation and high ethical standards are required. All plastic surgery patients must be always treated with the respect, consideration and dignity they deserve.

This web site has been designed to provide detailed information about plastic surgery procedures for the body. Dr. Nieto has included answers to most frequently asked questions regarding plastic surgery.

Patients must be well informed before undergoing elective plastic surgery procedures. You may use the content on this site to increase your knowledge about plastic surgery and clear all your doubts as you prepare adequately for the treatment.

The literature provided in this web site is not a substitute for a consultation. Every person is unique and each consultation and treatment must approach to the individual needs.

Please, do not hesitate to call or to write Dr. Nieto for a consultation.
Dra. Nieto will be pleased to help you with your plastic surgery needs.



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