Plastic surgery has become very common in our society. Today, much of the stigma of plastic surgery has been removed. We hear about celebrities who have had plastic surgery, as well as friends and family.
Here are some interesting facts you may not know about plastic surgery.
It started with the Egyptians.
There is a rich history of plastic surgery that dates back to the ancient Egyptians. The ancient Egyptians used to perform plastic surgery on their dead bodies, not on the living.
The names comes from Greek origins.
Plastic surgery may seem like an odd name for a surgical procedure. Did you ever wonder how the name came about? The word “plastic” in plastic surgery is actually derived from the Greek word “plastikos,” which means molding or giving form. That makes a lot of sense when you think about what plastic surgeons do. They re-shape the body like a sculptor shapes clay.
The first nose job was performed in India.
The first nose job was performed in ancient India in 600 B.C. Skin from the cheek or forehead was removed and used for reshaping the nose. During the healing process, wooden tubes were inserted in the nostrils for air passage. Today, rhinoplasty is much advanced. It has become one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries with a recovery period that usually lasts about two weeks.
An Italian man is considered the “father” of modern day plastic surgery.
The 15th-century Italian surgeon, Gaspare Tagliacozzi is considered to be the father of modern-day plastic surgery.
The British influenced the industry.
The British started using plastic surgery in the 17th century. At that time, an Indian masonry repaired the nose of a British driver. The British adopted the ancient surgery procedure and made some advancements to it.
Wounded soldiers helped shape the industry.
In ancient Rome, reconstructive plastic surgery helped wounded soldiers. It started as a way to remove scars. In World War I, plastic surgery techniques and innovations were further developed to help wounded soldiers. There were a significant amount of facial injuries during the war and doctors stepped up to address the need. This is the time that plastic surgery became a legitimate branch of medical science.
Treating female back fat was the start of liposuction.
In 1977, the modern liposuction technique was developed in France by Dr. Yves-Gerard Illouz. He performed the procedure on a woman who had a fat growth on her back. He was able to remove the growth without any scars.
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