noun
plastic surgery; reconstructive surgery; cosmetic surgery
Medical specialty covering reconstructive and aesthetic procedures. In Japanese medical contexts, it often emphasizes reconstructive aspects, but cosmetic surgery is also included.
彼は形成外科でやけどの跡を治療してもらった。
He received treatment for his burn scars at the plastic surgery department.
形成外科は事故や病気による変形を治す専門分野です。
Plastic surgery is a specialty that corrects deformities caused by accidents or illness.