The surgeons of that era were faced with the complex task of rebuilding the faces of these young soldiers. However, plastic surgery has been practiced for thousands of years. This document details a potion to remove facial wrinkles and blemishes. Throughout history there are records on how to restore missing or amputated parts and improve beauty. Plastic surgeons today strive to restore function and recapture youth.
Reconstructive surgery is an attempt to return the patient to normalcy.
The surgeon will try to restore both form and function. For these cases, the patient seeks a more youthful and beautiful appearance. Beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder and its standards are constantly changing. It is important for aesthetic, as well as reconstructive procedures, that both patient and physician coordinate a realistically obtainable surgical plan. Tulane University Plastic Surgery Section strives for excellence in aesthetic and reconstructive surgical procedures.