plastic surgery

• Especialidade médica que envolve a restauração, reconstrução ou alteração do corpo humano, frequentemente realizada com finalidade cosmética ou reconstrutiva.

A medical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body, often performed for cosmetic or reconstructive purposes.

1. Reconstructive surgeryB2formal

   Surgical procedures performed to repair or restore the form and function of body parts, often after injury, disease, or birth defects.

   Cirurgia plástica reparadora

   • He underwent plastic surgery to repair the damage from the accident.
   • Reconstructive plastic surgery helped restore her hand's mobility.
   • The hospital specializes in plastic surgery for burn victims.

2. Cosmetic surgeryB2formal

   Surgical procedures performed to enhance or alter a person's appearance for aesthetic reasons.

   Cirurgia plástica

   • Many people choose plastic surgery to change their nose shape.
   • She decided to have plastic surgery to reduce wrinkles.
   • Cosmetic plastic surgery is becoming increasingly popular worldwide.