Plastic Surgeon: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Some plastic surgeons use thread so thin that it is finer than a hair!
Through history
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Long ago
Doctors in ancient times already tried to repair noses and ears. Helping people feel good about their bodies is a very old idea!
Tools of the trade
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Magnifying glasses
These special glasses make tiny things look big, so the surgeon can see very small details clearly.
A day in the job
- MorningThe surgeon talks with patients and their families, listens to their wishes, and explains the plan in simple words.
Words to know
- Reconstruct
- To reconstruct means to build something again so it works and looks the way it should.
Quiz time
Plastic surgeons only work on faces.
A plastic surgeon thinks about how a body part works, and also how it looks.