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| From Loren Borud |
While plastic surgery is a common procedure these days, Dr. Loren Borud observes that most people mistake it with cosmetic surgery. Known for his successful operations during his time of practice, Borud says he is not surprised when people walk up to him asking, "What could you do with my nose?" or "Should I have botox?" because the media highlights only the aesthetic aspects of the procedure.
Plastic surgery goes beyond aesthetics. It is a medical specialization comprising mainly of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reconstructive surgery aims to “repair” an injured body part while cosmetic surgery attempts to “improve” one’s otherwise normal appearance.
Dr. Loren Borud was delighted to chance upon an article that showed the field he loves in a positive light, saying, “It was refreshing to see Reuters carry a story about ear reconstruction among Iraqi victims of abuse and torture at the hands of Saddam.”
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| From Dr. Loren Borud Photo Credit: nanadebmomstretch |
Plastic surgery dates back as an ancient practice to “reconstruct” amputated body parts especially of the nose as nasal amputation was a common form of punishment in ancient India.
An Indian surgeon named Sushruta is credited for having performed the first rhinoplasty and facial surgeries during the 6th century BC. He is famous for his book “Sushruta Samhita,”, a compilation of his medical procedures.
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| From Dr. Loren Borud Photo Credit: VishalKapoorMD |
Although plastic surgery progressed at a slow pace, World War I had a great impact to its advancement. Many medical experts dedicated themselves to exploring new techniques to treat the various conditions that inflicted victims of the war.
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