**1.1 Anatomical restoration functional rehabilitation, aesthetic refinement are main goals in plastic surgery**

The aim of plastic surgery is to achieve anatomical restoration, functional rehabilitation, aesthetic refinements.

#### *1.1.1 Functional reconstruction for trauma*

Post-trauma functional reconstruction involves solving scar contractures, restoration of nerve function, tendon or muscle function or body integrity.

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