The misconception of plastic surgery scope amongst general practitioners in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Abstract

The scope of plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery is often misunderstood amongst both public and professionals, including the general practitioners (GP) who play vital roles in referring patients. Unlike other subspecialties, which are circumscribed by subgroup patients, specific organs, or diseases, the versatility of plastic surgery is driven by the principle of the surgical technique being malleable to each clinical case. This study aimed to demonstrate how well general practitioners in Kupang City acknowledge the scope of plastic surgery.