Surgery to remodel, repair, or restore body parts, especially by the transfer of tissue.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/plastic+surgery
Thanks be to God, I am not deformed, and my heart goes out to anyone in this world that does suffer from deformity. I respect those in the medical profession worldwide that assist people that truly need plastic surgery. I also realize that there are some, especially in our Western society, that at times receive questionable procedures. I am not stating that all plastic surgery that is not for deformity is necessarily wrong. I have had some procedures done within the last few years. In July 2006, I received nasal reconstruction called Septal and tip reconstruction, right turbinate debridement. This was to assist me with my formerly very serious sleep apnea problem. A few years ago, I had eyelid surgery called Blepharoplasty for my right upper lid that was slightly droopy and did not close entirely at night, causing me to have dry eye. This consisted of burning part of the lid and stitching in the corner of my eye.
Today I am recovering from my second right lower lid temporal elevation sclera and resection and pyogenic granuloma. These surgeries were needed in order to correct the position of my right eyelid in relation with the left, as the right was moved down somewhat after my second Strabismus surgery for my weak eye, which is not very cosmetically noticeable. The Strabismus surgery was also done to correct some of my double vision that began increasing a few years ago, and is quite a bit better now. The two lower eyelid surgeries have consisted of me receiving sclera that is commonly known as the white of the eye. The sclera have both come from deceased persons. I have mixed thoughts on this issue. On one hand, it is very sad that two people have died and I benefit by using tissue from their eyes. On the other hand, in this fallen creation, which features a problem of evil, death occurs and tissue and parts from the deceased can be a benefit for the living. A few months after I received the first sclera, it developed a blood clot that eventually pushed itself out. My surgeon stated that this occurs in about ten percent of the cases. I realize that plastic surgery is a very important issue in regard to deformity and in the context of our Western society also has its satirical potential.
Wishing you a speedy recovery, Russ!
ReplyDeleteA plastic surgeon named Maxwell Maltz has written several books about the effect of plastic surgery on some of his patients (New Faces - New Futures) and on self image (Psycho-Cybernetics) based his experiences with his plastic surgery patients.
What prompted him to write the book on self image were the patients who behaved as if the surgery had never taken place. A very interesting book.
btw, I really like the 'Pardon me, are you my wife?' cartoon!
Thanks very much, Tom.
ReplyDeleteWell, my self image should be slightly better, as should be my photos.
Hey Russ, I feel if you want or need plastic Surgrey then go for it, as for me, I dont need it, no amount of plastic can help me. Anyway, I figure were all gonna grow old and die anyway, but thats just me. Take care, Rick b
ReplyDeleteHa, ha, thanks Rick. Yes, I am only interested in the plastic surgery that I basically need to improve physical flaws. I cannot blame someone for wanting to avoid surgery.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're recovering and I hope this surgery fixes the problems you've been having. It would be a shame to have to undergo another one!
ReplyDeleteLike the cartoons :)
Thanks, Ruthie.
ReplyDeleteThat should be it for plastic surgeries related to the eye. I have very annoying vitreous floaters in one eye, and some in the other, that will be treated in August, and I will probably blog on that topic after the laser surgeries. Please have a great weekend, Ruthie. I hope that things work out for you with trying to juggle family, friends, school and work.