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reconstructive surgery

American  

noun

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


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A woman who needs reconstructive surgery after dental work in Turkey failed says she is being kept going by a need to warn others of the dangers.

From BBC

A woman whose arm tattoo ended up on her tongue as part of reconstructive surgery during cancer treatment says the story makes a "good dating anecdote".

From BBC

Still, the reconstructive surgery space isn’t totally in the doldrums, with the fundamentals in the market remaining in place, according to Singh.

From Barron's

Multiple media outlets are reporting that Hill tore multiple ligaments in the knee, including his anterior cruciate ligament, and will undergo reconstructive surgery Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times

She said she initially dismissed reconstructive surgery before deciding to have an implant, something she said she was now "so thankful" for.

From BBC