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

The singer also said she was due to undergo reconstructive surgery to make her breasts look more similar, adding that there was "lots of healing to go".

From BBC

When the war broke out, he volunteered in the plastic and reconstructive surgery unit at the al-Shifa hospital before working on temporary wards across Gaza.

From BBC

Kat Timpf, who learned she had breast cancer hours before giving birth to her son, is taking more time off from Fox News’ ‘Gutfeld!’ for reconstructive surgery.

From Los Angeles Times

He required complex facial reconstructive surgery after an Israeli tank shell destroyed his jaw when he was trying to access aid in February 2024.

From BBC

"In the most severe cases patients may require reconstructive surgery and long-term rehabilitation to regain mobility and quality of life," said Prof Lees.

From BBC

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