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The numbers of teens wanting plastic surgery has nearly tripled from 2003 to 2008. This is a disturbing trend where teens believe undergoing major surgery is a "quick fix" to their problems; this attitude belies the seriousness of plastic surgery and the potentially fatal complications that can incur. more »
Getting wrinkly, flabby and saggy has become a thing of the past for those with the money and desire to undergo plastic surgery. While reconstructive surgery can help a person function again, elective cosmetic surgery has become increasingly popular and accessible. Many people have gone under the knife, some with results that are... more »
There are many types of plastic surgery available, ranging from mild alterations to very extensive procedures. No matter what kind of plastic surgery one is considering, there are always serious risks and dangers involved of which a person should be aware. more »
Whether for aesthetic purposes or for health benefits, many people are seeking plastic surgery. In 2004, for instance, Americans spent approximately $12.4 billion on cosmetic procedures, according to a study by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Although there are numerous types of plastic surgery, some are more... more »
Plastic surgery is increasing across the country exponentially as people attempt to emulate their favorite television or movie star. The obsession with beauty is nowhere more apparent than in the field of plastic surgery. Plastic surgery is performed for various reasons, including physical and psychological health, and can have... more »
Tummy tucks, botox, breast enhancements and nose jobs have taken the adage, 'Be the person you...
From cosmetic procedures to necessary live saving operations all surgeries come with inherent...
Plastic surgery, otherwise known as cosmetic surgery, is the surgical enhancement or alteration of the body. While plastic surgery used to be only... more »
Getting plastic surgery is a big step in your life and careful consideration is necessary in order to avoid regretting your decision. Plastic... more »
Plastic surgery is the broad term that includes any surgical procedure used to repair a physical deformity, reconstruct a part of the body due to... more »
People considering plastic surgery often want to change certain physical features for medical or personal reasons. In addition to changing their... more »
Plastic surgery is not new, but the popularity of it has rapidly increased in the last few years. There are a lot of advantages to plastic surgery... more »
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Plastic surgery is a medical specialty concerned with the correction or restoration of form and function. While famous for aesthetic surgery, plastic surgery also includes two main fields: body modification and reconstructive surgery. The word "plastic" derives from the Greek plastikos meaning to mold or to shape; its use here is not connected with the synthetic polymer material known as plastic.
History
Reconstructive surgery techniques were being carried out in India by 2000 BC.EP>MSN Encarta (2008). . Sushruta, considered the father of surgery, made important contributions to the field of plastic and cataract surgery in 6th century BC.Dwivedi&Dwivedi>Dwivedi, Girish & Dwivedi, Shridhar (2007). . National Informatics Centre (Government of India). The medical works of both Sushruta and Charak were translated into Arabic language during the Abbasid Caliphate in 750 AD.locka>Lock, Stephen etc. (2001). The Oxford Illustrated Companion to Medicine. USA: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0192629506. (page 607) These Arabic works made their way into Europe via intermediaries.locka/> In Italy the Branca family of Sicily and Gaspare Tagliacozzi (Bologna) became familiar with the techniques of Sushruta.locka/>
British physicians traveled to India to see rhinoplasties being performed by native methods.Lock651>Lock, Stephen etc. (2001). The Oxford Illustrated Companion to Medicine. USA: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0192629506. (page 651) Reports on Indian rhinoplasty were published in the Gentlemans Magazine by 1794.Lock651/> Joseph Constantine Carpue spent 20 years in India studying local plastic surgery methods.Lock651/> Carpue was able to perform the first major surgery in the Western world by 1815.Lock652>Lock, Stephen etc. (2001). The Oxford Illustrated Companion to Medicine. USA: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0192629506. (page 652) Instruments described in the Sushruta Samhita were further modified in the Western worl read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic+surgery
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