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[Aesthetic surgery and history].

J Glicenstein1

  • 1Hôpital Américain de Paris, 63, boulevard Victor-Hugo, 92200 Neuilly, France. jglicenstein@free.fr

Annales De Chirurgie Plastique Et Esthetique
|November 6, 2003
PubMed
Summary

The evolution of aesthetic surgery in the 20th century was shaped by advancements in anesthesia, wartime innovations in maxillo-facial surgery, and the establishment of professional societies.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical History
  • Surgical Innovation

Context:

  • Aesthetic surgery's development parallels 20th-century progress, initially limited by anesthesia and asepsis.
  • Early procedures included prominent ear correction and rhinoplasty.
  • Pioneering surgeon C.C. Miller specialized in aesthetic surgery and authored early texts.

Purpose:

  • To trace the historical trajectory of aesthetic surgery throughout the 20th century.
  • To highlight key figures, surgical advancements, and institutional developments.
  • To examine the impact of global conflicts on the field's growth.

Summary:

  • World War I spurred the creation of maxillo-facial surgery units, training future plastic surgery leaders.
  • Post-WWI saw the formation of American surgical societies, elevating plastic surgery.
  • French surgeons demonstrated creativity, but a notable case temporarily discredited the field before the French Society of Plastic Surgery was founded.
  • World War II further influenced the field, with centers like East Grinstead fostering new talent and leading to the establishment of numerous national and international societies.

Impact:

  • The establishment of professional societies in both America and France marked a significant step towards the formal recognition and regulation of plastic surgery.
  • Wartime experiences directly contributed to advancements in surgical techniques and the training of a new generation of surgeons.
  • The history illustrates a gradual shift from niche procedures to a recognized surgical specialty, influenced by both scientific progress and societal factors.

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