Plastic Surgery
A Review of “History of Plastic Surgery”
In the 1940s, many plastic surgeons performed during World War II. Plastic surgery procedures were expanded through treating wounded members of the military.
By 1950, plastic surgery was fully merged into the medical world. It next moved into the public awareness.
As the 1960s began, plastic surgery became more eye-catching in American public as the procedures performed by surgeons increased. There were numerous scientific advancements in the 1960s. Silicone began to appear as a tool for plastic surgeons. It was first used to treat skin imperfections, and then Thomas Cronin, MD, of Houston, applied it in breast implants. This was exposed in 1962.
The 1970s began with plastic surgeons becoming the center attention of the medical world. It seemed that all parts of the human body could gain from the job of a plastic surgeon. American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) members marked improvements in areas not previously considered.
In the 1980s, plastic surgery expanded efforts to bring knowledge and information to the public. Studies showed that patients wanted more personal information, so ASPS began making many brochures on the specialty of plastic surgery procedures.
The 1990s began on a high note of growth and continued additions to the field of plastic surgery. More than 5,000 plastic surgeons were active in the United States.
The 2000s continue with fast growth and change in plastic surgery. By 2005, the most popular procedure was the use of injectable substances to acknowledge the effects of aging. “In 2003, more than 8.7 million cosmetic procedures were performed, 32 percent more than in 2002. Over the same time period, ASPS members performed 64 percent more procedures involving injectables. By 2004, 14.8 million plastic surgery procedures were performed in the U.S. And by 2006, that number had risen to 16.2 million.” By the end of 2006, silicone implants were brought back to the market. More than a decade of
In the 1940s, many plastic surgeons performed during World War II. Plastic surgery procedures were expanded through treating wounded members of the military.
By 1950, plastic surgery was fully merged into the medical world. It next moved into the public awareness.
As the 1960s began, plastic surgery became more eye-catching in American public as the procedures performed by surgeons increased. There were numerous scientific advancements in the 1960s. Silicone began to appear as a tool for plastic surgeons. It was first used to treat skin imperfections, and then Thomas Cronin, MD, of Houston, applied it in breast implants. This was exposed in 1962.
The 1970s began with plastic surgeons becoming the center attention of the medical world. It seemed that all parts of the human body could gain from the job of a plastic surgeon. American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) members marked improvements in areas not previously considered.
In the 1980s, plastic surgery expanded efforts to bring knowledge and information to the public. Studies showed that patients wanted more personal information, so ASPS began making many brochures on the specialty of plastic surgery procedures.
The 1990s began on a high note of growth and continued additions to the field of plastic surgery. More than 5,000 plastic surgeons were active in the United States.
The 2000s continue with fast growth and change in plastic surgery. By 2005, the most popular procedure was the use of injectable substances to acknowledge the effects of aging. “In 2003, more than 8.7 million cosmetic procedures were performed, 32 percent more than in 2002. Over the same time period, ASPS members performed 64 percent more procedures involving injectables. By 2004, 14.8 million plastic surgery procedures were performed in the U.S. And by 2006, that number had risen to 16.2 million.” By the end of 2006, silicone implants were brought back to the market. More than a decade of