I think that might be a usage thing: over here in the UK they're both plastic surgery, but you see it qualified as reconstructive plastic surgery or aesthetic p

I think that might be a usage thing: over here in the UK they're both plastic surgery, but you see it qualified as reconstructive plastic surgery or aesthetic plastic surgery. Still, take birthmark removal: it's purely cosmetic, in a sense, but it makes such a difference to peoples' quality of life psychologically that it totally should be on the NHS if you ask me.