Recent developments in plastic surgery

摘要

Misconceptions still abound that plastic surgeons are predominantly cosmetic surgeons. Plastic surgery is a technique based specialty with the aim of reconstructing tissue so that patients gain normal function and appearance. As a result plastic surgery encompasses a vast range (see box and bmj.com). Our review focuses on advances in surgical techniques, technical and biological advances (see also bmj.com), and changes in the organisation of plastic surgery, with its intergration with other specialties.