interesting facts about plastic surgery

• “Plastic” in plastic surgery is derived from the Greek word plastikos, which means “to form or mold.”
• The first plastic surgery procedures recorded in history date back to ancient India.
• During the Renaissance period, plastic surgery procedures were often performed in barbershops. Thankfully today, they are performed in state-of-the-art facilities using the latest technology.
• During the Renaissance period, plastic surgery procedures were often performed in barbershops. Thankfully today, they are performed in state-of-the-art facilities using the latest technology.
• World War I and World War II resulted in new advancements in plastic surgery. Many of these procedures included skin grafts and reconstruction of limbs.
• The condition where men form breasts is called Gynecomastia. There is a procedure that can remove this fatty excessive fatty tissue known as a male breast reduction procedure.
• While plastic surgery is popular among women, it’s also rapidly growing in popularity among men. Common procedures for men include male breast reductions and liposuction.
• Facial injectables are the most common non-invasive procedure performed.
• The most popular facial injectable used is Botox.
• Botox injectables can actually help ease migraines and it even received FDA approval in 2013 as a treatment option.
• Facial fillers fill fine lines and wrinkles, while Botox only relaxes the muscles in the given area.
• There is even a plastic surgery procedure to eliminate excessive sweating. It’s a non-invasive procedure called, miraDry
• Certain procedures are covered by insurance, but there are financing options for procedures that aren’t covered.
• Breast augmentations are the most popular type of breast surgery performed in the United States.
• The first silicone breast implants were created in the 1960s.
• The chin is one of the first areas of the body to show signs of aging. Patients often will opt for a facelift to help improve that area of their face.
• Body contouring refers to surgical procedures that enhance the shape of different areas of the body. These types of procedures include liposuction, body lifts, tummy tucks, and butt augmentations.
• Liposuction is the most popular body contouring procedure performed in the United States today. (link to procedure)
• The “Mommy Makeover” is a trend that women commonly opt for post-pregnancy. This procedure involves the reconstruction of the breasts and abdomen. However, we customize this procedure to fit each patients’ aesthetic needs.
• The Brazilian butt lift is a type of butt augmentation that utilizes fat cells taken from a donor site using liposuction.
• Board-certified plastic surgeons are doctors that have completed additional training, passed additional testing, and have been able to provide proven results.