Plastic surgery is a broad specialty that includes both reconstructive and cosmetic procedures. Reconstructive surgery corrects defects due to birth disorders, trauma, or medical conditions, while cosmetic surgery focuses on enhancing appearance.

Common procedures include cleft lip and palate repair, syndactyly correction, otoplasty (ear correction), treatment for vascular anomalies, and scar revisions.

Cleft lip repair is typically performed around 3–6 months of age, and cleft palate repair between 9–18 months, depending on the child’s health and development.

No. Many plastic surgeries are medically necessary, especially reconstructive procedures for trauma, burns, birth defects, or after cancer surgeries.

Yes, many reconstructive procedures, especially those deemed medically necessary, are covered under most health insurance plans.