Plastic Surgery

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses the background of plastic surgery. It looks into both genres of plastic surgery - reconstructive surgery and cosmetic or aesthetic surgery. The paper discusses the pros of plastic surgery, particularly in the realm of reconstructive surgery and then discusses its cons, particularly the medical risks and uncertainties that are associated with it.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Background of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery Cons
Plastic Surgery Pros

From the Paper:

"Plastic surgery also has several advantages, especially in the area of reconstructive surgery. Reconstructive surgery is used to correct deficiencies that would otherwise have no means of treatment. Reconstructive surgery has made some of the most notable advancements in the area of microsurgery, and can be used to repair birth defects, such as cleft pallets, and internal forms of function. It can also be used to repair injuries suffered in accidents, and has led to saving limbs and restoring joints that otherwise would be irreparable. Burns can be repaired by skin grafting, and facial injuries involving extensive dental repair are common procedures for plastic surgery, that can improve an individual's self esteem as well as their ability to perform usual and normal functions. Additionally, the field of plastic surgery has widely grown, increasing the accuracy of procedures. Finally, as innovations in this area allow plastic surgery to flourish, the restoration of normal human form and function will become safer."

Sample of Sources Used:

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons. (2006). The History of Plastic Surgery, ASPS and PSEF. Retrieved November 20, 2006 from http://www.plasticsurgery.org/History.cfm?
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• McDowell, F. (1978). Plastic Surgery in the Twentieth Century. Ann Plastic Surg., Mar. 1(2): 217.

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