A Second Glance At Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgery dates back to B.C. times when cosmetic surgeons began to use reconstructive plastic surgery and skin grafting to repair traumatic injuries and deformities. Ears lips and noses were at the top of the platform for physicians who were interested in plastic surgery.
The next major development in plastic surgery occurred during World War I when cosmetic doctors stepped in to artistically and technically redefine traumatized faces and bodies that were destroyed by 20th century weaponry. By 1941, the first official board dedicated to plastic surgery was approved by the American Board for Medical Specialties- The American Board of Plastic Surgery. The American Board of Plastic Surgery is one of 24 boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Though, many more specialties are filing for approval today.
By the 1960's, silicone came out and was being used to treat many types of imperfections on the face and body. By the 1970's, silicone breast implants were at the forefront and the deep plane face lifts were popular among the rich and famous.
A Second Glance at Plastic Surgery
A display of conservatism in plastic surgery was first presented with the ban of silicone implants by the FDA. Next, came the requirement of face lift revision surgery. Since then, plastic surgery has jumped leaps and bounds to introduce forward thinking philosophies that embrace safety and effectiveness for all members of the board certified plastic surgery community. Let's explore some of the monumental plastic surgery changes that have been made by summer 2008¦
* Breast Implants. Silicone breast implants underwent transformation with improved silicone implant options. In fact, silicone implants were subject to rigorous study and investigation before receiving FDA approval for re-introduction to the general public in 2007.
* Body Lift. Body Lift procedures became fundamental for post bariatric patients and the first societies dedicated to bariatric plastic surgery were founded over the past few years. A great option for the 43 million obese today.
* Face Lift. Face Lift procedures endured reconstruction through less invasive technology such as the endoscopic approach to a brow or forehead lift. In addition the introduction of the thread lift with the goal to "pull up the threads"? at time of revision offered a satisfying alternative when compared to going under the knife for those still young at heart.
* Lasers offer an adjunct to treatment touting benefits of tightened, renewed skin and reduced fine lines.
* Permanent injectibles became a novel approach for filling facial folds, augmenting lips and building volume in other imperfect areas of the face and body.
* Liposuction experienced a change through the launch of ultrasonic and laser technology. At present, Lipodissolve is under investigation which will allow people to remove fat through a series of simple injections.
* Rhinoplasty is being achieved in some patients through injectibles and facial fillers.
* Stem cell opportunities are on the horizon. Perhaps, the next major advancement will implement stem cells in just about every aspect of plastic surgery, including: breast enhancement implant alternative, augmenting facial features instead of traditional rhinoplasty, face lift, and forehead lift.
* Plastic surgery costs became reasonable for most every American. Whether we are talking in terms of costs for breast enhancement, costs for breast reduction, costs for breast lift, costs for facelift or any other cosmetic procedure, plastic surgery costs are down when compared to years past.
Finally, many board certified plastic and cosmetic surgeons gather every year to attend annual meetings provided by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to advocate for improved approaches to plastic surgery through the highest level of safety and efficacy. In the end, of all medical specialties, board certified plastic surgeons are some of the greatest movers and shakers in the medical industry today.
