Plasztika

Plasztika, in Hungarian usage, refers to plastic surgery, the medical discipline focused on restoring, reconstructing, or altering the form and function of the human body. The term derives from Greek plastikos, meaning capable of being molded. Plastic surgery encompasses both reconstructive and cosmetic (aesthetic) procedures.

Reconstructive aspects aim to repair defects caused by injury, disease, or congenital conditions and often prioritize function. Examples include reconstruction after burns, correction of facial trauma, breast reconstruction after mastectomy, and surgical repair of cleft lip and palate or other congenital anomalies. Hand surgery and microsurgical tissue transfer are also included.

Cosmetic procedures, or aesthetic surgery, are elective and focus on appearance. Common operations include rhinoplasty, facelifts (rhytidectomy), eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), breast augmentation or reduction, tummy tucks (abdominoplasty), and liposuction. Advances combine implants, grafts, flaps, and sometimes minimally invasive endoscopic techniques. Non-surgical options exist but are outside the scope of traditional cosmetic surgery.

Training and practice: Plastic surgeons complete medical school and a residency in plastic surgery, followed by board certification in many countries. Safety and outcomes depend on patient selection, the surgeon's skill, and postoperative care. Risks include infection, anesthesia complications, scarring, and the need for revision procedures. Ethical considerations and regulatory standards guide practice in most jurisdictions.