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Bat Ear Surgery – Otoplasty
Bat Ear Surgery – Otoplasty- Pinnaplasty Some people’s ears stick out more than normal. This condition is sometimes referred to as “bat ears”. Ears that stick out do not cause any physical problems, but they can make people feel self-conscious and can lead to children being teased. Prominent ears can be corrected with an operation.…
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Rhinoplasty Incision
The pictures above show the location of the external incision for a rhinoplasty, a dotted line shaped like an inverted “V.” Other incisions are hidden up inside the nose, but when an “external” incision, meaning an incision on the outside skin, is used, the operation is called an “open” rhinoplasty. A “closed” rhinoplasty is when…
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Rhinoplasty in Ancient India
Rhinoplasty in Ancient India Plastic surgery does not get its name because plastic was used to reshape noses and cheek bones .The plastic in plastic surgery actually has its root in the Greek word plastikos meaning to give something shape or form. Evidence exists that cosmetic surgery was done by ancient physicians in India eight…