Reconstructive cosmetic surgery is a surgical procedure that is used to correct some serious injuries or birth defects. The reconstructive cosmetic surgery is the oldest form of plastic or cosmetic procedure and it has been developing out of the constant need to treat wounded soldiers in wartime. Nowadays, the reconstructive cosmetic surgery is very often performed on burn and accident victims. It may include the rebuilding of some fractured bones, reattachement of an amputated finger or toe, or the implant of a prosthesis. These are artificial materials used in reconstructive cosmetic surgery to replace missing teeth, limbs or knee joint. In other cases, the reconstructive cosmetic surgery is used to reconstruct parts of the persons's body that were missing at birth or remove by this type of operation.

Many people who suffer form disfigured by accidents or visible birth deformities develop important emotional problems because of the social rejection. That is why the reconstructive cosmetic surgery has an important psychological dimension because of this huge price that our society puts on the look of someone.

Although some operations like reshaping or removal of small birthmarks or tattoos are done under local anesthesia, reconstructive cosmetic surgery usually involves a stay in the hospital and general anesthesia. Because of this general anesthesia, reconstructive cosmetic surgery patients will give a physical examination, urine and blood tests and several other tests to make sure any complications will be avoided. So, the preparation for non emergency reconstructive cosmetic surgery is made with patient education along with medical considerations.

Like any surgery operation, reconstructive cosmetic surgery has some risks. These include complications, wound infection, internal bleeding and other. This is why, for a reconstructive cosmetic surgery success, a good communication between the patient and the Doctor is extremely necessarily. A discuss with the surgeon about the technique that may be applied in the reconstructive cosmetic surgery along with the health problems that you had in the past would help a lot achieving the purpose of the surgery.