Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: What are the most common facial plastic surgery procedures?
A: According to a recent survey conducted by the AAFPRS (The American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery), the most common facial plastic and reconstructive surgery among women is chemical peels. For men, the most common procedure is skin cancer reconstruction, with chemical peels and rhinoplasty close behind.
Q: What is the difference between a facial plastic surgeon and a (general) plastic surgeon?
A: Facial plastic surgeons perform cosmetic and reconstructive surgery on the face, head, and neck regions only. Training includes one or two years of post-graduate training in general surgery residency and at least four additional years of specialty training in head and neck surgery, following by a fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
A general plastic surgeon performs whole body plastic surgery. Training includes three to five years in general surgery residency and two years of specialty training in all body areas.
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Q: What is aesthetic facial plastic surgery?
A: Aesthetic plastic surgery can be structural or rejuvenative. Structural cosmetic surgery can include changing the shape of the nose, ears, chin, cheekbones and neckline. Rejuvenative facial plastic surgery includes procedures that will reverse the signs of aging.
Q: What is reconstructive plastic surgery?
A: Reconstructive surgery is the correction of congenital, traumatic and post surgical deformities as well as skin cancer reconstruction. Look at the corrective and reconstructive procedures that Dr. Chadwell offers.
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