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In 2013 breast augmentation remained the #1 cosmetic surgery procedure in the U.S. Thousands of women additionally undergo reconstructive surgery after breast cancer treatment. The challenges of each operation vary, and unfortunately, not all surgeries produce the desired results. According to the National Institute of Medicine, 25 to 40 percent of patients who undergo breast augmentation end up needing a secondary procedure.

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Arguably one of the first plastic surgeries, rhinoplasties were first performed in India in 600 B.C. — the first recorded "nose job" is found in ancient Indian Sanskrit texts. Physicians reconstructed noses by cutting skin from either the cheek or forehead, twisting the skin side out over a leaf of the appropriate size, and sewing it into place. Two polished wooden tubes were inserted into the nostrils to keep the air passage open during healing. A renowned rhinoplasty reference, Dallas Rhinoplasty: Nasal Surgery by the Masters, Third Edition presents the work of recognized pioneers who provide comprehensive coverage of primary and secondary rhinoplasty. The two-volume set features 18 new chapters, numerous color images, and DVDs containing videos of operative procedures, giving you the tools you need to achieve superb results. Now published with a bonus eBook version which allows you to view content on mobile devices, tablets, and computers.

Essentials of Plastic Surgery, Second Edition retains its seven-part structure as well as the familiar bullet point style, format, and pocket size that made the first edition so successful. With 13 new chapters, it keeps you up to date on the latest advances in this dynamic specialty. Now published with a bonus eBook version.

Facial Surgery: Plastic and Reconstructive covers the full range of aesthetic and reconstructive techniques in facial plastic surgery. It captures the broader scope of intellectual energy and surgical creativity that globalization of the field and cross-specialty collaborations have fostered, while simultaneously preserving important elements of the historic work at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School. It provides step-by-step procedures, illustrations, and videos to prepare you for success.

Advances in every field rely on the work of those who have gone before, and plastic surgery is no different. Discovering better methods by building on previous discoveries is a guiding principle. However, plastic surgery has advanced more often by disruptive innovation than by incremental advances. 50 Studies Every Plastic Surgeon Should Know identifies some of the most influential contributors to the discipline of plastic surgery—those who have laid the foundation for modern practice. Rather than progressing through the slow accumulation of knowledge, this specialty is propelled into the future by individuals with remarkable wisdom, courage, and insight. The 50 studies discussed give you a firm grasp on the latest techniques and important innovations. Many of the studies include reflections from the original writer and the book is published with a bonus e-version.

The term Plastic Surgery is derived from the Greek plastikos, meaning to mold or shape, and the Greek kheirourgos, from kheir – hand + ergon – work.

The first recorded use of the term Plastic Surgery was by Karl Ferdinand Graefe in his 1818 book titled "Rhinoplastik".

Plastic Surgery has been practiced for over 2700 years with the first recorded "Nose Job" noted in ancient Indian Sanskrit texts dating from 600 B.C.

In the early Renaissance, many Plastic Surgery procedures were performed in barber shops.

WWII played a significant role in advancing Plastic Surgery techniques including building of entire limbs, extensive skin grafts, microsurgery, antibodies, and increased knowledge about tissue health.