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Rhinoplasty in Ancient India

By: Dr. Sean Younai

Los Angeles plastic surgery is commonly mistaken for getting its name from the word “plastic.” In fact, the word “plastic” has its root in the Greek word “plastikos” meaning to give something shape or form. Researchers now have found evidence that shows procedures similar to the Los Angeles cosmetic surgery procedures we are aware of today, were performed by ancient physicians in India 800 years before Christ. The most popular procedure in Ancient India was similar to that of Los Angeles nose surgery. In India, noses were considered to be symbols of pride, and so they proved to be quite tempting targets during warfare. Besides the multiple damages to Indian noses as a result of warfare, other noses required surgical repair following the damage brought on by punishment for legal transgressions.

Amputation of the nose was considered proper and just punishment for a multitude of offenses, including adultery. The roots of ancient Indian surgery go back to more than 4000 years ago. Sushrutha, one of the earliest surgeons of recorded history (600 B.C.) is believed to be the first individual to describe Rhinoplasty. The detailed description of the Rhinoplasty operation by Sushrutha is amazingly meticulous, comprehensive and relevant today, similar to that of Los Angeles rhinoplasty. 'Sushrutha Samhitha' is considered to be the most advanced compilation of surgical practices prevalent in India around two thousand millennia ago. In 'Sushruta Samhita', Sushruta emphasized all the basic principles of plastic surgery and vividly described numerous operations in various fields of surgery with significant contributions to Plastic Surgery.
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Dr. S. Sean Younai received his Medical Degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He then trained in General Surgery at the University of California, Davis, East-bay, followed by research fellowship in plastic surgery at the University of Southern California (USC). He completed his training in Plastic, Cosmetic, and Reconstructive surgery at the Lahey-Hitchcock clinic and Harvard affiliated hospitals. Visit: www.beautifulfigure.com

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