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Although almost anyone who reads magazines, surfs the Web, or watches TV knows that cosmetic surgery is a growth industry that has spawned intense competition for prospective patients, most are probably unaware of the schism created within plastic surgery over this area of practice. Here's my view of what has happened over the years.
In generations long past, most plastic surgeons performed a mix of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, with reconstructive surgery being perceived as the core mission of the specialty. Plastic surgeons were almost always on hospital staff, took call at hospitals, and performed most of their...
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