2007-06-27 07:12:48 · 5 answers · asked by Flower 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
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. Plastic surgery includes both the reconstructive and aesthetic subspecialties.
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2007-06-27 07:18:13 · answer #1 · answered by Yaasi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
technically, it's supposed to be called "cosmetic" surgery. The word "plastic" comes from the Greek 'plastikos' meaning to mold or to shape...modern 'plastic surgery' has nothing to do with actual plastic.
2007-06-27 07:16:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
alot of times they are inserting a plastic like material into your body to get the look you want
2007-06-27 07:19:56 · answer #3 · answered by becca9892003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because when you're done with the surgery, you look fake.
2007-06-27 07:22:45 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Charmed One♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause when your done you look like barbie
2007-06-27 07:15:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋