History of Plastic Surgery
An Original Article Written By Owner and Webmaster of PlasticSurgeryOrg.com When most people use the term Plastic Surgery they more often than not use it in reference to cosmetic surgery. Few people actually stop to think that Plastic Surgery covers a far wider range of surgical procedures and that cosmetic surgery is only one type of surgery related to Plastic Surgery. The full scope of Plastic Surgery is quite wide if one stops to think about it and more often than not, is related to, and, plays a fundamental role in conjunction with other fields of medicine and surgical procedures pertaining to the field of general surgery.Plastic Surgery is basically concerned with the reconstruction of the surface of the body whether that has to do with the reconstruction of facial or body disfigurations that are either congenital in nature or, acquired due to accidents or illness for example, cancer related disfigurations.Although Plastic Surgery goes as far back as Ancient Egypt the first physicians who actually placed a more scientific scope in the field of Plastic Surgery and, to be more precise, cosmetic surgery were two Sicilians Gustav and Antonio Branka . Father and son, in 1400, they outlined the basic guidelines which plastic surgeons should follow when undertaking reconstructive nose surgery. However, the first to ever create a center for Plastic Surgery and to take the first steps to making Plastic Surgery an equally accepted field of medicine was another Italian, Taliakosi.However, it was not until after World War I that Plastic Surgery developed its full scope of use.
This was due to the enormous amount of facial and body disfigurations which either resulted in Plastic Surgery being undertaken for aesthetic reasons, to regain functional abilities or, more often than not, for both.From then on and up until today, Plastic Surgery continues to play an ever increasingly important role as a field of medicine in today's' society either on its own when referring to simple cosmetic surgery or as part of, and in relation to other fields of surgical specialties..
Charles Kassotis is the Owner and Webmaster of http://www.PlasticSurgeryOrg.com and Many Other Personal Health and Wellness Websites. With a Strong Interest in Personal And Overall Health, he has Invested 100?s of Hours in Research, and Published countless Health Articles aimed at Better Educating the Public to their Choices when it comes to Personal Health and Wellness.Cosmetic Surgery Resource Site Opens
The Cosmetic Surgery Directory, found at http://www.the-cosmetic-surgery-directory.com, is now open to serve the needs of a growing community of people who are looking for no-nonsense information about plastic surgery and a handy resource for locating a cosmetic surgeon in all 50 states. The directory also includes an up to date reference for news relating to plastic and cosmetic surgery.
This consumer-friendly website can be used as a central resource to answer your questions about cosmetic surgery including breast augmentation, liposuction, tummy tuck, Botox, and more. The Cosmetic Surgery Directory will give you the information you need about each procedure so you can make an informed decision. The plastic and cosmetic surgeons in our directory are experienced board certified surgeons and use the latest cosmetic and plastic surgery technology.
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Dr. Debra Gray King Elected Director of World's Largest Cosmetic Dental Organization
"We are in a time of exciting advancement as more people become aware of the possibilities of obtaining a beautiful healthy smile," enthused Dr. King. "And I am grateful for the opportunity to help lead this great organization and shape the future of cosmetic dentistry." About Dr. King:
Dr. King is an Accredited cosmetic dentist and a Fellow in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, which the AACD recognizes as the highest level of competence in cosmetic dentistry.
Dr. King is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Dental School in Memphis and is a clinical instructor of cosmetic dentistry.
Her work has been published in Current Opinions in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Economics, Dentistry Today, and Dental Practice Report and featured on ABC's hit show Extreme Makeover, TBS's Movie & A Makeover, and in Time Magazine, InStyle Magazine, USA Today, CBS Morning Show, Fox News Channel, Vogue, and The Wall Street Journal. She is the founding president of the...
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What Can I Ask To Ensure I Have A Good Plastic Surgery Experience?
Copyright 2006 Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery
With over 14.7 million people in the United States having cosmetic or reconstructive surgery this year, many people are asking, "What can I ask my surgeon before the procedure to ensure I have a good plastic surgery experience?"
Good plastic surgery can be defined by many people in many ways. Some people may define it by achieving successful results, while others may define it in terms of their surgical experience. While good plastic surgery may be hard to define, there are things you can do now before your procedure to ensure maximum results.
The easiest way to ensure a good plastic surgery experience is to maintain an open and qualitative communication line with the staff at the plastic surgery center. Before your procedure, your surgeon should inquire about your potential concerns, fears, priorities and motivation for this surgery. The more he knows about why you're entering this surgery, the better...
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Choose Back Surgery As A Last Resort
Copyright 2006 Robert Gould
For years I have suffered from low back pain. For years I have tried just about everything for the pain except having back surgery. From physical therapy, traction, chiropractors, steroid injections, drug therapy, biofeedback tactics, stretching and anything I could think of to relieve the pain. Through the years of suffering from pain it would have been very easy on several occasions to go under the knife and have back surgery in an attempt to help my back and the pain associated with it.
After seeing several doctors, after a few MRI's, after a CT scan, and a discogram, the general concessus by most physicians was that back surgery was needed. In order to get pain relief from my herniated disc, most doctors told me that surgery was the way to go.
I still was not convinced. I heard the horror stories, I talked to the people who had back surgery who told me whatever you do don't do it. I saw the people who had back surgery who...
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New Cosmetic Surgery and Bariatric Surgery Partnership
Fort Lauderdale, FL (ContentDesk) October 9, 2005 -- The South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery based in Fort Lauderdale has formed a unique partnership with U.S. Bariatric to help meet the special, end-to-end needs of an increasing number of patients who wish to experience massive weight loss. In the past there was no place for these patients to go to learn about the LAP-BAND? and gastric bypass methods of surgically induced weight loss or follow-up cosmetic surgery that, taken together, allow the patient to achieve their desired results.The LAP-BAND Adjustable Gastric Banding System is a minimally invasive surgical procedure involving the application of prosthesis (the LAP-BAND) around the stomach to create a small gastric pouch and an opening to the rest of the stomach. Gastric bypass is considered the "gold standard" weight loss operation. It involves the creation of a small stomach pouch connected to a Y-shaped portion of the small intestine.
It causes weight loss through...
New Cosmetic Surgery and Bariatric Surgery Partnership
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Body Contouring After Bariatric Surgery is in Demand in Manhattan, New York
Society of Plastic Surgeons more than 52,000 body contouring procedures were performed for massive weight loss patients in 2003.
These procedures include buttock lifts, thigh lifts, breast lifts, upper arm lifts and tummy tucks. "I am seeing an increase in demand for post-bariatric body contouring after weight loss", remarks board-certified plastic surgeon Douglas M. Senderoff, MD who practices plastic surgery in Manhattan and Westchester,
New York. In addition, these patients may also be candidates for other cosmetic procedures such as liposuction and facelift due to the excessive amounts of sagging skin after tremendous weight-loss.
According to Dr. Senderoff the surgery should be performed at around one year after the weight loss procedure or when the patient's weight is stable for at least 3 months.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 27% of Americans qualify as obese today as compared to only 15% in 1980.
The National Institute...
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California Plastic Surgeon Highlights Surgical Options for Cosmetic Correction of Nipple and Areola Abnormalities
A new website available online at www.NippleRepair.com allows who are self-conscious or worried about their own nipple size and shape to explore surgical options for cosmetic correction."Most women do not realize how common it is to have inverted nipples," says Dr. Stevens. "At first they feel some relief that they are not alone. Then they usually get excited about the possibility of having their nipples corrected." Dr. Stevens's pioneered one approach to correct inverted nipples in which 100% of the treated patients have maintained their post-surgical nipple projection ? a drastic improvement over other techniques.
Simple surgical procedures can also be performed on areolas that are too large and out of proportion with breast size as well as nipple that are too large or that project too much. Many women are not aware that these solutions are available, and instead live their lives feeling self-conscious or going out of...
California Plastic Surgeon Highlights Surgical Options for Cosmetic Correction of Nipple and Areola Abnormalities
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Facial Cosmetic Surgery
Facial cosmetic surgery is the process of enhancing the appearance of the face through plastic surgery. Facial cosmetic surgery is done by qualified cosmetic surgeons to correct a part of the face that can be a cause of social embarrassment.
Facial cosmetic surgery can restructure protruding ears to complement the head and facial structure. Many facial cosmetic surgeons also practice facial implants to improve an area of the face or to bring uniformity on the face. Implants are commonly done on the chin, cheek and jaws.
Face lifting, or rhytidectomy, is another common facial cosmetic surgery that has appealed to many people who have wrinkles and sagging skin. Patients undergo face lifting to tighten and reposition the connective tissues and muscles on the face. They also trim the extra skin on the face to get better results. Face lifting drastically revives the freshness of the face. Another type of facial cosmetic surgery is the forehead lift...
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