When plastic surgeons are restoring the body to its natural function and appearance due to trauma (car accidents, burns, workplace injury) or cancer, this typically is considered reconstructive surgery. When plastic surgeons are adjusting and contouring the body for enhanced visual appearance, this is typically considered as cosmetic surgery. In both scenarios, the surgical techniques used by the surgeon will overlap, likewise, patients must carefully understand that some procedures require strict eligible criteria, and the risks of surgery and expectation of outcomes need to be comprehended, including unavoidable scarring.