reconstructive surgery

noun

1. the restoration of appearance and function following injury or disease, or the correction of congenital defects, using the techniques of plastic surgery.

Example Sentences

He told the inquest he had discussed the possibility of a cosmetic reconstructive surgery with her, but she had rejected it.

From BBC

Lisa says at one point "the whole side of her face had collapsed" and doctors thought she would need major reconstructive surgery to relieve pressure on her brain.

From BBC

For those who do opt for reconstructive surgery, the results can be emotional.

From BBC

One, Marvin Haven, spent several days in the intensive care unit for what family members said were injuries that included broken ribs, a punctured lung and a skull fracture requiring facial reconstructive surgery.

From New York Times

"In reconstructive surgery, particularly for craniofacial defects, induced bone growth is crucial for restoring both function and appearance, vital for essential functions like chewing, breathing and speaking," he said.

From Science Daily

Related Words

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