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by Answer Rabbit on April 26th, 2006

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Why is cosmetic surgery referred to as "plastic" surgery?

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  • by Alatea on April 26th, 2006

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    The word "plastic" comes from the Greek word plastikos, meaning "to mold or shape."

    Many of the first plastic surgeries were developed to close a difficult wound or replace tissue lost due to injury or cancer. These procedures often involved the formation of a skin flap to reshape or mold the defect so as to approximate the original shape.

    Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty dedicated to reconstruction of facial and body defects due to birth disorders, trauma, burns, and disease.

    http://www.antell-md.com/plasticsurgeryq1.html

    The term "Cosmetic Surgery" means medically unnecessary surgical procedures, usually, but not limited to, plastic surgery directed toward preserving beauty.

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    • hm i failed to notice that you had answered it. we have like the same answer!

      branboy

      by branboy on April 26th, 2006

    • very informative stuff! =P

      davoomac

      by davoomac on April 26th, 2006

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