Why is plastic surgery called plastic surgery? Where does the plastic come into it?
2006-10-23 09:14:23 · 7 answers · asked by basisdnb 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
Because plastic surgery has been compared to Barbie, who is plastic.
2006-10-23 09:27:28 · answer #1 · answered by yeppers`peppers 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Despite the popular misconception, the word "plastic" in "plastic surgery" does not mean "artificial," but is derived from the ancient Greek work "plastikos," which means to mold or give form.
2006-10-23 09:59:26 · answer #2 · answered by Tara P 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Probably because one of the first forms of plastic surgery for beauty purposes would have been a boob job and they'd be refering to the implants?
Just a guess.
2006-10-23 09:26:36 · answer #3 · answered by Nathan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called plastic surgery because the word 'plastikos' in Greek means 'to shape or to mould'. It has nothing to do with the material, plastic. HTH : )
2006-10-23 09:25:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Because after plastic surgery you don't have your real body parts your fake.
2006-10-23 09:16:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
because if u have 2 mutch of plastic surgery u look like plastic because your face doesnt have any expression i learnt from my own mistakes please dont have any !!!
2006-10-23 09:18:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
i reckon michael jackson is the reason for that saying......
2006-10-23 09:17:59 · answer #7 · answered by feathergiraffe 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's how you have to pay for it.
2006-10-23 09:21:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋