With ever-growing popularity and demand, it might be useful for patients to know a few fun facts about the different types of facial plastic surgery procedures our office offers.
- Plastic surgery was first started as a means to remove scarring in ancient Rome, as they were a shame symbol of fleeing from combat. For an empire with 30 legions of soldiers, it is safe to assume that warfare was a serious part of their society.
- Because the Romans were so fond of taking from Greek culture, they got the name for Plastic Surgery from the Greek word “Plastikos,” which means “to mold,” or “give form.”
- Centuries had passed before the practice was able to gain some fresh innovations amongst their doctors. Starting during the first World War, with so many wounded soldiers, surgeons were forced to get creative in their methods in taking care of their patients. These new techniques were used to improve the field of Plastic Surgery.
- The first rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job, to ever be performed was done in India in 600 B.C. The surgeon took skin from the forehead and cheeks to help reshape the nose. They even used wooden splints to help keep the breathing passages open post-surgery, but don’t worry, our office will provide you with a more comfortable type of nasal packaging after the procedure.
- Because of the continued practice of nose surgeries in India, their practice eventually passed over to Britain when the British saw an Indian mason perform the surgery on one of their fellow countrymen during the 17th After bringing home the procedure, they improved the technique and passed it all around the country where it is now continued in great popularity today.
- During his United States presidency, Bill Clinton put forward the first bill to suggest that plastic surgery should be covered under insurance costs.
- Ancient Egyptians also practiced surgical alterations on their dead by stuffing the nose with seeds and even small bones so they would be more recognizable in the afterlife.
- Nose surgery is amongst the most famous plastic surgeries performed worldwide.
- Women make up 91 percent of plastic surgeon patients while men make up only a small 9 percent, but their numbers are growing, and our practice welcomes them with open arms.
- If you’re interested in thanking the man responsible for the procedures that help you to look and feel better, Gaspare Tagliacozzi is merited for being the father of modern day plastic surgery.
We invite you to contact Dr. Richard Martin to schedule a complimentary consultation about the plastic surgery options available to you. Connecticut Surgical Arts is located in Norwich and proudly services the Colchester, Mystic, Waterford, and Glastonbury communities.