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Skin Surgery ********************************************************************** Relevant Background: " Plastic surgery  is a surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It can be divided into two main categories:  reconstructive surgery  and  cosmetic surgery .   Reconstructive surgery  includes  craniofacial surgery ,  hand surgery ,  microsurgery , and the treatment of  burns . While reconstructive surgery aims to reconstruct a part of the body or improve its functioning, cosmetic (or aesthetic) surgery aims at improving the appearance of it. [1] [2]  Both of these techniques are used throughout the world... Plastic surgery is a broad field, and may be subdivided further. In the United States, plastic surgeons are board certified by   American Board of Plastic Surgery . [18]   Subdisciplines of plastic surgery may include:... Aesthetic surgery is a central component...