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To become board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a plastic surgeon must first complete intensive training in an accredited training program. Thereafter, the...
Reasons why it's called 'plastic surgery.'
It's a Greek word 'plastikos' meaning to mold or shape. Plastic surgery dates back centuries. Ancient India skin grafts were used for reconstruction...
Plastic surgery is needed for reconstruction of the shape of parts of the human body which might be affected by trauma, burns or iatrogenic causes. Also, plastic surgery can be performed for...