There is difficulty in drawing sharp and consistent distinctions between therapeutic procedures, cosmetic procedures, and beauty practices. In some cases, the same procedure may be undertaken either for therapeutic or for appearance-related purposes. To what extent is plastic surgery ethical and morally just??
Plastic surgery the most advanced practice in health care field initiated to provide a new phase of life to patients.It is done for craniofacial surgery, reconstructive surgery ( accident), microsurgery,limb surgery ,birth defects(cleft lip, cleft palate),to change physical appearance (ageing) and burns.
Whereas cosmetic procedures, therapeutic procedures and beauty procedures are done just to look beautiful having greater risk of side effects out of the different types of medicine used.
Considering these things plastic surgery is ethically and morally justified in Medical practice.
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