Reviewing the Medical Books and Journals that constituted Medical understanding a century back.

History of the Book of Medicine

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Body Sculpture Turns to Lipo Sculpture

July 29th, 2007 at 4:13 am » Comments (0)

There was a time when people carved the human figure and marble or would grieve and dipped it in a precious metal like gold or bronze.  Michelangelo’s David might even be considered an example of man’s attempt to sculpt the perfect person.
That was hundreds of years ago and today we are reaching a point where [...]



3 Very Different Reasons for Cosmetic Surgery

June 25th, 2007 at 10:38 am » Comments (0)

As we review the history of medical instruction in the book of medicine, it becomes somewhat apparent that things were typically done more out of a need for necessity.  Sometimes the perspective was based on false premises, sometimes the science or medicine was wrong, and sometimes the wrong treatment was utilized, but one commonality seems [...]



Rhynoplasty

June 23rd, 2007 at 4:21 pm » Comments (0)

Years ago California was not necessarily a place known for its health care system.  It was definitely not known for its capability to deliver some of the best medical procedures and practices such as cosmetic surgery or reconstructive surgery.  Today Beverly Hills and Los Angeles are both known for providing the home offices of some [...]



Breast Augmentation

June 23rd, 2007 at 3:42 pm » Comments (0)

I am absolutely positive that the last thing that the authors of the Library of Health ever thought of was the concept of the Breast Augmentation.  In 1916 society was just starting to loose its naivety as the first Great War started.  Just a few years later fashion would promote the strapping of breasts for [...]



Plastic Surgery 101

June 23rd, 2007 at 12:42 pm » Comments (0)

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I am positive that people were concerned about their looks a hundred years ago.  There were all sorts of different products designed to captivate people’s attention and change their parents for the better, from her tonics beauty cream’s and many other concoctions.
 
Back then people don’t have the benefit of a strong FDA.  In fact truth [...]