The word Plastic derives from the Greek "PLASTIKOS", which means MOLDING, giving FORM, therefore the objective of the Specialty is to improve the FORM, (appearance, aesthetics) and RESTORE the function.

Examples, the Parents of a Boy or Girl who are born with a Cleft -Lip - Palatine, (lip - cleft), are more interested in the APPEARANCE, the Specialty is interested in the SHAPE and RESTORES the function.

In Facial Surgery it is necessary to Reposition (restore, rebuild) the different layers of tissue, (skin, adipose tissue, muscle and sometimes bone tissue), to improve Appearance.