Pioneers in Plastic Surgery

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Focusing on the lives of pioneering surgeons, this collection explores the evolution of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It highlights the unique characters behind the innovations, from the eccentric Hippolyte Morestin to the multifaceted Johannes Esser and Sir Howard Gillies. The impact of the World Wars on surgical advancements is examined, alongside the challenges these pioneers faced from their contemporaries. This book is a compelling read for those interested in the history of plastic surgery and its influential figures.