Plastic Surgery

The first thing that may surprise you about plastic surgery is that it is type of surgery that is much older than most people think. Evidence indicates the ancient Egyptians practiced a primitive form of reconstructive surgery, and the Romans were adept at performing basic surgery for repairing damaged ears, among other things. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) which is the oldest such society in the world, celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2006.

Today, as techniques improve and costs decrease, plastic surgery