Definition of Plastic surgeryPlastic surgery: A surgical specialty that is dedicated to reconstruction of facial and body defects due to birth disorders, trauma, burns, and disease. Plastic surgery is also involved with the enhancement of the appearance of a person through cosmetic surgery. Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List 
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