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Is plastic surgery the same as cosmetic surgery?

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Ashish Varma
Posted Under Plastic Surgery, on 27 March 2023
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Ashish Varma
Posted Under Plastic Surgery, on 27 March 2023

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Is plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery the same thing?

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There are a few differences between plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery. Plastic and cosmetic surgery have different goals. While both plastic and cosmetic surgery aim to improve a person’s body, plastic surgery restores appearances while cosmetic surgery enhances them.
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