Got it! You want to know how many types of plastic surgery there are—the kinds of surgeries plastic surgeons perform.
Here’s a clear breakdown of the main types of plastic surgery procedures, broadly grouped into two categories:
1. Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Focuses on restoring function and appearance after injury, illness, or birth defects.
Breast Reconstruction (after mastectomy)
Burn Repair Surgery
Cleft Lip and Palate Repair
Hand Surgery (trauma, congenital defects)
Scar Revision Surgery
Microsurgery (tissue transplantation, reattachment)
Skin Cancer Removal and Reconstruction
Facial Trauma Surgery (repair of broken bones, soft tissue injuries)
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
2. Cosmetic (Aesthetic) Plastic Surgery
Elective procedures to enhance appearance.
Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping)
Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
Breast Augmentation (implants)
Breast Reduction
Liposuction
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Botox and Fillers (minimally invasive)
Earlobe Repair and Otoplasty (ear reshaping)
Chin Augmentation
Other specialized procedures include:
Hair Transplant Surgery
Body Contouring Surgery (after major weight loss)
Gender Confirmation Surgery