A quick history of plastic surgery in ancient India

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2 min readJan 30, 2023

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The ancient Indian doctor Sushruta is considered the Father of Surgery. He lived in the 6th century BCE.

An artist’s representation of surgical procedures in ancient India.

Skin grafting and plastic surgery have a long and rich history in ancient India. The concept of restoring or altering the appearance of the body through surgery dates back over 2,000 years and was a highly developed practice in ancient India.

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