Dr. M. Kamel Abouzahr; head of the Plastic Surgery Associates (PSA) clinic; graduated from the medical school of the American University of Beirut in 1979. He received his surgical training at the American University Hospital (Beirut, Lebanon), Saint Louis University Medical Center (MO) and New York University Medical Center (NY).
In 1990, he became Diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In 1992, he earned the Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery.
Between 1988 and 1999, he joined the distinguished faculty in plastic surgery at Columbia University (NY) and New York University (NY). Subsequently, he moved back to the Middle East and was stationed in Beirut, Lebanon.
He has acquired a vast experience in difficult plastic surgery problems both in the USA and Middle East. Dr. Kamel Abouzahr has published over 32 medical articles, gave over 187 lectures, and was a faculty in several courses related to plastic and reconstructive surgery. He has world renowned contributions in surgery.
Currently, his interest is focused on cosmetic as well as reconstructive surgery including facial rejuvenation, breast surgery, body contouring, and abdominal rejuvenation surgery. He combines nonsurgical and surgical approaches to maximize the benefit of his patients.
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Since prehistoric times until today, plastic surgery has been an inseparable companion of the human condition, regardless of the societal norms of the time. It has constantly evolved despite differences in culture, genetics, religion, geography, and history. Cosmetic surgery is not a modern phenomenon. In fact, it has a long history. Seeking beautification throughout history has been intrinsic to our being. Primitive African Nubian tribes scarified the body to create artistic skin keloids (Fig. 1, Tom Rees, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, p14, 1980). Other societies created desirable shapes of the head and feet in children using tight bandages.
People were driven to drastic surgical treatments long before the establishment of anesthesia, aseptic principles, and even refined surgical instrumentation. The shifting standards of beauty continue to evolve. In Hellenistic times, compression binding of the chest to induce smaller breast development was popular. Before the 1950s, small breasts were rarely considered a problem requiring enlargement ( Fig. 2, Three Graces, Peter Paul Reubens 1635). Now, a mere 70 years later, breast augmentation is the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure worldwide according to 2018 yearly statistics of the American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons.
In modern times, cosmetic surgery is ubiquitous because it is safe, almost pain free, affordable, and has a short recovery time. Minimally-invasive procedures such as Botulinum Toxin Type A injection, tissue filler injection, chemical peel, and laser treatment are practiced daily with increasing demand. Unfortunately, bogus advertisement concomitantly flourished too. Whether you are interested in surgical or in minimally-invasive treatment, a trusted board-certified plastic surgeon is best qualified to help you choose your optimal option.
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