THE TRUTH OF PLASTIC SURGERY

HISTORY

*600 BC : Sushruta, ancient surgeon of India.

- The Indian Method of Rhinoplasty

*1787-1840: Carl Ferdinand Von Graefe

- Pioneer in cleft palate and eyelid surgery

*1827: John Peter Mettauer- Invented surgical tools

*1914-1945: World War 1, 11 - Sudden increase in plastic surgery necessity

*1960’s : Plastic Surgery in Malaysia

PLASTIC SURGERY:Types and

Subspecialty

TYPES

*Cosmetic surgery ( Aesthetic)

- Reshape normal structures of the body to improve appearance

*Reconstructive surgery

-Restore form and functions

SUBTYPES:

*Burn

*Craniofacial

*Hand

*Micro

* Paediatric

* Cosmetic :-Rhinoplasty-Liposuction-Breast augmentation-Abdominoplasty-Blepharoplasty

BENEFITS

1. Reconstruct structural defect

2. Restore individual function

3. Physical & emotional well being

4. Reduce pain

5. Subtle stitches

Post surgical complications

InfectionDelayed healing

Blood clotsHemorrhage

Loss/change of sensation

Basic Degree (MBBS,MD,MBChB)

Houseman ship

Medical Officer

Master in General Surgery (MS/FRCS)

Plastic Surgery

Other subspecialties : Neurosurgery,

thoracic surgery, etc.

Specialty

Sub-specialty

Gazettement Process

Plastic Surgeon

Alternative pathway

PLASTIC SURGERY:Career Pathway

Subspecialty (fellowship)

training of Plastic Surgery(3 years)

• Hand surgery• Pediatric

surgery• Cosmetic

surgery• Microsurgery• Craniofacial

surgery• Burn surgery

ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE

*Cosmetic surgery in general is not entirely forbidden

*Reconstruct back to regain back their natural form & function

*Sheikh Dr. Ali Gomaa ( Egyptian Mufti), gave the doctor authority to determine the need for plastic surgery. If there is a conflict of islamic rules, We should look at what helps the human body to make its optimal performance & function normally.

*Halal/ Haram is for the goal of the operation ( intention )

• Reconstructive surgery

PRIMARY GOAL

SECONDARY GOAL

UNREALISTIC GOAL

•Aesthetic Surgery•Improve appearance

• Merely for vanity

• Follow traditions of the West

• Nonsense

REASON FOR SEEKING TREATMENT