Articles of category "History of plastic surgery"

Almost all our knowledge about plastic surgery in ancient world is represented by the data about Roman medicine. The simple techniques used at that time were rather successful. But not all the surgeries were that simple. Some of them were performed on such a high professional level that they still impress physicians. The plastic surgery of Rome benefited from the ideas of freed slaves who wanted to get rid of scars and brandings of slavery.

Modern plastic surgery is very popular today. It is used by millions of people all over the world. Traditionally, people have a plastic surgery necessity to improve their appearance. But it is necessary to say that most surgeries can also be used for medical purposes. If you are considering a plastic surgery, you should first consult your plastic surgeon and discuss all the details of an operation.