Explaining The Difference Between Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Surgery Most patients get confused when hearing the terms reconstructive surgery and aesthetic procedures. Even though both procedures enhance the body, they serve different purposes. Plastic surgery primarily deals with reconstructing damaged body parts caused by trauma, medical conditions, or congenital abnormalities. https://medium.com/@kaushal.wockhardthospitals/what-is-the-difference-between-plastic-surgery-and-cosmetic-surgery-edb626c7706f