(PRLEAP.COM) SAN DIEGO, Calif., August 14, 2009 – When thinking about plastic surgery, what comes to mind are liposuction, tummy tucks, facelifts, injectables and other cosmetic procedures. But plastic surgery is more than just an aesthetic pursuit. Reconstructive plastic surgery procedures are also an important part of the mix.
Approximately 4.9 million reconstructive procedures were performed in 2008, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. That is why Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery is expanding its coverage of these potentially life-saving reconstructive procedures, with new articles on three of the most common types: hand surgery, cleft repair surgery and skin cancer surgery. More
