Cosmetic surgery

Artem Krutyansky; Steven Halepas; Elie M. Ferneini

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases (Sep 2023)

Cosmetic surgery

Artem Krutyansky,
Steven Halepas,
Elie M. Ferneini

Affiliations

Artem Krutyansky: Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, USA
Steven Halepas: Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
Elie M. Ferneini: Beau Visage Med Spa and Greater Waterbury OMS, Cheshire, CT, USA; Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dental Medicine, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, USA; Corresponding author. Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dental Medicine, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, USA.

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 9, no. 3
p. 100322

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Facial cosmetic surgery has a long and rich history, dating back to ancient times when people attempted to improve their appearance through various methods such as using makeup, wigs, and even undergoing rudimentary surgical procedures. With the advancement of medical knowledge and technology, facial cosmetic surgery has evolved into a sophisticated and specialized field that aims to enhance the aestheticfeatures of the face while also ensuring functional outcomes. This chapter will review the history of facial cosmetic surgery and present some of the most influential case reports that have contributed to the development of facial cosmetic surgery as we know it today.

Published in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases

ISSN: 2214-5419 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: United States
LCC subjects: Medicine: Surgery
Website: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery-cases/

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