Introduction
Plastic surgery is a highly advanced and specialized field of surgical operations. Its basic function is to help a patient regain the form and function of a body part that was affected by either an accident, problem or due to a natural reason. Although plastic surgery is most commonly perceived in terms of cosmetic surgery which we hear a lot about due to its use by people for liposuction or other surgeries to enhance their beauty, but plastic surgery is a wide field with reconstructive surgeries and burn injuries being treated under its umbrella. It is very important for some people especially soldiers and firemen who are always found in situations where a person can get disfigured or burnt. New plastic surgery methods are being developed to help people with cases that were once unusual but are now growing like women facing torture or retribution are sometimes left disfigured. Therefore, the need for new plastic surgery methods is eminent.
History
The first ever proper plastic surgery is said to have been done on an English Soldier Walter Yeo. This was a flap surgical procedure during which the area around his eyes was treated to give him a better face. Surgical procedures have been carried out by Indians since the 800 BC. Sushruta, regarded as the foremost authority in the earliest study of plastic surgery, has contributed much in the field and specifically in the cataract surgery. Many of the new plastic surgery methods invented and used today are in fact derived from the ideas and practices of those people that had no proper research or medical equipment but came up with the ideas as time passed. Many celebrities are recipient of plastic surgeries as they need to maintain their looks. It is very important for most them to appear perfect for the world to see them.
Features
New plastic surgeries that have come forward in recent years include cosmetic surgeries as they are more in demand and profitable for surgeons. Many people tend to go for cosmetic surgery nowadays. One advancement is the new laser technology for better skin and to reduce the ageing process. This laser can create millions of microscopic treatment zones in your skin and help your skin get a better tone texture and a glowing radiance. Also new in the plastic surgery is the non surgical method developed by companies to do cosmetic surgery. As conflicting as this statement is the methods and their results are not. For instance the new ‘Exilis electronic wand’ can help you get a better result for you anti aging process compared to letting a surgeon use a more complex way. Also many new surgical methods have been developed for women who have survived breast cancer to regain their structure and form.
Tips and comments
New plastic surgery methods have opened avenues for many people to get a surgery for themselves at cheaper rates, with much less complexities, far less side effects and better results. A cosmetic or aesthetic surgery is now affordable by most and simple enough to get the desired results.
