Surgery - plastic: for healthcare professionals
Commissioning policies
Abdominoplasty / Apronectomy Commissioning Policy
Acquired Ear Lobe Clefts Commissioning Policy
Benign Skin Lesions removal Commissioning Policy
Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery Commissioning Policy
Face and/or Brow Lift Commissioning Policy
Labiaplasty / Vaginoplasty Commissioning Policy
Liposuction Commissioning Policy
Removal of skin or fat Commissioning Policy
Resurfacing Procedures Commissioning Policy
Scar Revision Surgery Commissioning Policy
Patient information
Plastic surgery is used to repair and reconstruct missing or damaged tissue and skin. The main aim of plastic surgery is to restore the function of tissues and skin to as close to normal as possible. Improving the appearance of body parts is an important, but secondary, aim.
Plastic surgery is different from cosmetic surgery, which is surgery carried out solely to change a healthy person's appearance to achieve what they feel is a more desirable look. You can read more about plastic surgery on the NHS website.