Plastic surgery techniques are focused on restoring form and function. While most people would associate plastic surgery with aesthetic reasons with bodily modifications, reconstructive surgery also belongs to this surgery category.

· Aesthetic/ Cosmetic - Aesthetic surgery techniques are aimed at refining or changing one's appearance. It may be minimal or over all. Cosmetic surgery targets the enhancement of one's appearance. For some, it may be contouring one's body shape; enhancing the breasts and the buttocks; elimination of cellulite, fats and wrinkles. Others, hair transplantation; nose lift and eyelid tightening. The many variances are the techniques men and women choose to be performed in them to improve their appearance and their self-confidence. Insurance companies usually do not cover aesthetic or cosmetic procedures. But this has not stopped a lot of people from opting such surgery.

· Reconstructive Surgery - This type is performed to correct impairments caused by disease, aging, trauma, and birth defects. It is aimed at enhancing function, mobility and appearance as well. Such type may include, skin grafting due to burns; facial and cranial fractures and abnormalities; abnormalities that are congenitally and developmentally acquired like cleft lip or cleft palate. It also includes scar removal, laceration repair, hand surgery and the like.

Plastic surgery techniques especially the aesthetic types are continuing to become more and more popular. Each year, people who undergo such persist to grow. If you are one of those who wishes to undergo whether reconstructive or cosmetic surgery then it is primarily important that you find a reputable plastic surgeon. He or she must have a proven track record so you can be assured that you will be in good hands.