Faces of Transformation: Insights into Plastic Surgery Around the Globe is a comprehensive collection of scientific journal articles that dives into the multifaceted world of plastic surgery. This anthology, introduced with a compelling foreword titled 'Scalpel and Society: A Deeper Look into Plastic Surgery's Myths and Realities, ' examines the specialty from various cultural, socio-economic, and technological perspectives. The articles compiled in this volume travel from the essential reconstructive surgeries in Eastern Nepal to the aesthetic procedures popular in Saudi Arabia, exploring the psychological, social, and health impacts of these interventions. Topics include the establishment of plastic surgery units in developing regions, societal perceptions of patients undergoing plastic surgery, the role of body contouring post-bariatric surgery, and the groundbreaking advancements in biomaterials and 3D printing. Additional studies focus on the awareness and misconceptions about plastic surgery among healthcare professionals and the media's influence on the growing trends in cosmetic procedures. This book also addresses the critical gap in plastic surgery education within medical schools, proposing innovative training methods to better equip future surgeons. Faces of Transformation offers a profound reflection on the role of plastic surgery in shaping human resilience, aspirations, and identities, making it an essential read for medical professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in the intersection of medicine and society.

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