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 Choosing Plastic Surgery

Plastic surgery is poorly understood by laypeople, medical students, physicians, and other surgeons. The most visible component of our specialty is aesthetic or cosmetic surgery, but plastic surgery is a broad specialty in which we operate on nearly every part of the body, on patients of all ages.

 The Future of Plastic Surgery : Where Are We Going & How Do We Get There

Plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery are in high demand which means a lot for their future. Previously, there were many issues with plastic surgery but today there are many promises that are yet to be met. With the increase in demand, some things in the future of plastic surgery are very easy to predict. However, there are many restrictions and laws governing the whole process. In this brief, we will talk about all the things we expect in the future of plastic surgery.

What is the difference between a Plastic Surgeon and a Cosmetic Surgeon?

The difference is everything, the difference is nothing. It depends on whose perspective it's coming from. By definition, all plastic surgeons are trained and capable of performing "cosmetic surgery," but not all Cosmetic Surgeons are Plastic Surgeons. What does this mean? It means that the true education, training, and ability of a Plastic Surgeon encompasses ALL that is cosmetic surgery, but those who call themsevles "cosmetic surgeons or cosmetic doctors" are not all Plastic Surgeons.

Is It Corrective or Cosmetic? Plastic Surgery Stirs a Debate

The Hatfields' struggle to get Michael's surgery covered illustrates a new problem in health care: Some plans are denying or fighting claims for reconstructive surgery for children with facial deformities, women who have had mastectomies and accident victims with scars and burns. The insurers say the work is "cosmetic" and therefore not a medical necessity.

Most Doctors Are Burned Out, But Not Plastic Surgeons

Other doctors are suffering from record burnout and depression, while plastic surgeons report high levels of happiness. What's their secret?

The first US penis transplant is part of a new wave of transplants to improve, but not save, lives

The 15-hour operation is part of a new wave of transplant surgeries — along with uterus and face transplants — that don't involve vital organs but could significantly improve quality of life and return potential lost in an accident, disease, or birth defect.

World War I: the birth of plastic surgery and modern anaesthesia

A young ENT (ear, nose and throat) surgeon from New Zealand, Harold Gillies, working on the Western Front saw attempts to repair the ravages of facial injuries and realised that there was a need for specialised work. The timing was right, because the military medical leadership was recognising the benefit of establishing specialist centres for dealing with specific injuries and wounds, such as neurosurgical and orthopaedic injuries or victims of gassing.

Bay Area plastic surgeon blends science with art

Dr. Bermudez is a true Renaissance man. Raised in Tuscany, Italy, and inspired by fellow Tuscan Leonardo da Vinci, he mixes an extensive medical and research background with a love of sculpting and language (he's fluent in both Spanish and Italian). This means that he possesses both the skill of a surgeon and the aesthetic approach of an artist.

Eight secrets plastic surgeons only tell their friends

In reality, it has little to do with your hands. For most procedures, the outcome is more affected by planning and decision-making than what the hands can do – I'd say about 80% head, 20% hands. Some surgeons link to think of themselves as artists, and that's fine, but I can assure you that being talented with a brush or pen does not translate into excellent surgical outcomes. On the other hand, an eye for beauty or fashion is useful, but again, it's in the head.

Meet the plastic surgeon who moonlights as an animal doctor

Plastic surgeon Dr. Coleen Stice’s operating schedule Friday will look a bit different than normal: Instead of a sterile surgical suite, she’ll be working at Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Neb. Instead of shaving away hair, she’ll have to deal with feathers. Oh, and the patient will be a bald eagle.