Plastic Surgery: An Illustrated History (PDF)

This book provides a comprehensive history of the development of plastic surgery procedures and their propagation throughout history, from the ancient world through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, to World War II. The history of plastic surgery is primarily concerned with the management of wounds, the constant battle that early man employed to mend his flaws. The narrative follows the up and downfall of the field over time. It demonstrates the birth of modern rebuilding and aesthetic methods, and focuses on the creative genius that plastic surgeons have displayed in order to address the issues of wound deficiency and fine facial malformations, both congenital and acquired. Additionally, the project demonstrates the significant impact that the study of human anatomy had on the development of surgery. Chapters discuss the creation and propagation of aesthetic surgery, these topics are rarely mentioned in modern scientific writing. Illustrated with numerous images derived from the personal library of the primary author, the book is a significant addition to the history of surgery. Other than honoring the documented accomplishments and aesthetic works that recorded these unique achievements, it also recognizes the significant innovators of the past who created the basis for today’s surgical successes. Plastic Surgery – A History of Illustration is essential reading for all plastic, maxillofacial and aesthetic surgeons. Any student of surgery, medical history, or medical art will find this fascinating.