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    What is cosmetic plastic surgery?

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    Dr Roger Woods

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    Dr Woods is an accomplished Plastic Surgeon, caring for children and adults in Adelaide, who have cosmetic concerns or require reconstruction after cancer or injuries. … View Profile

    Plastic surgery is a collection of techniques to perform safe and effective surgery on patients to address a number of concerns.  These are roughly grouped into ‘cosmetic’ and ‘reconstructive’.  

    Cosmetic surgery is very much about improving your appearance -this type of surgery is common to address the effects of ageing on the face and body, or improving the appearance of the breasts and tummy after childbirth in ladies.  Children occasionally have cosmetic surgery to improve their appearance too -most commonly this is ear surgery to correct ears that stick out.

    Many of these procedures are covered (at least partially) with private health insurance, but some (such as a facelift) are not.  Please make an appointment with your specialist plastic surgeon to discuss your options.

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