Acharya Sushruta- Father of Plastic Surgery
#2 Acharya Sushruta - Father of Plastic Surgery Blog #2 in series of #10 reasons why Acharya Sushruta is called Father of surgery Word 'plastic' is derived from the word to mold or to create the required shape'. Accordingly, the definition of plastic surgery is as follows ' Restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body to improve function for approximate normal appearance is called Plastic Surgery.' Reconstructive plastic surgery is an attempt to reduce the disfigurement of any part of the body due to trauma, burns, acid burns, or diseases such as cancer. 1. Distorted look of the statue without a nose The plastic surgeon has to be brave-hearted to wield a weapon on the living body while at the same time keeping a soft corner recognizing the beauty of a person in the mind. In addition to regaining the body's normal shape, the surgeon has to face various challenges such as ...