We often discuss the fun, cosmetic side of plastic surgery. However, there are times when we also take a look at the important role that reconstructive surgery plays in our lives. This kind of plastic surgery can improve the self-esteem and ease the daily life of people who have been in accidents or who suffer from deformities. This is particularly true in cases where the victim is a child; we all know how cruel children can be about physical differences in their peers!
We've looked at some cases of young people who need this type of surgery. For example, there was a young girl profiled last year who needed reconstructive surgery after being attacked by a dog. But we've never looked at a child as young as the one in a recent burn accident case. The child is just an infant. He suffered severe burns after his bassinet caught fire earlier this year. Luckily he has survived the injuries and is going to be fine as far as health concerns go.
Now that the immediate concern is out of the way, the family can start looking at plastic surgery options to return the baby's features to their pre-burn state. Burn surgery is not easy to complete and it will probably take several years before the work is done. However the baby is on his way to a full recovery.
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Question of the Day: When you hear "plastic surgery" do you think first of reconstructive surgery or of cosmetic surgery?
