Is plastic surgery solely a privilege for the wealthy to enhance their appearance? Not exactly. This often misunderstood field encompasses both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.

Reconstructive plastic surgery provides tangible benefits, such as repairing damage from infections, tumors, or congenital disorders. It can be transformative for individuals with severe burns, diseases, or congenital facial and body defects.

Discover inspiring stories of how reconstructive surgery profoundly changed the lives of three individuals.

00:00 Plastic surgery stories

01:07 Figure skater returns

02:14 Cancer survivor makeover

03:16 Flesh-eating disease

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