Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck 2082S0099X
Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck: Plastic surgery in the area of the neck and head is used to treat congenital defects or to restructure injured areas of the head and neck. As well, plastic surgery can be performed for aesthetic reasons. Deformities of the head and neck because of injury, disease or birth defects can also be improved.
Taxonomy Code: 2082S0099X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Plastic Surgery | Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians: Allopathic physicians are general doctors (Medical Doctor or MD), whereas osteopathic physicians (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or DO) deal specifically with Osteopathy, targeting in healing the body with minimal use of medicine with an emphasis focusing on preventative care. Both types are fully licensed physicians, educated in diagnosing, as well as offering treatment for various illnesses and disorders.
Plastic Surgery: Plastic Surgery is concerned specifically with the restoration or correction of function and form. Most types of plastic surgery is not cosmetic. Examples would be surgery for burns, hand surgery, microsurgery or reconstructive surgery.