Event Listing August Edinburgh, Surgeons' Hall Museum

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Event Name:Skin Deep: The Restoration of Form and Function Event Summary:Plastic surgery has been one of the key developments in surgery in the twentieth century. The word "plastic" derives from the Greek plastikos meaning to mould or to shape; this exhibition explores the effects of cosmetic changes to the face. From at least 800 BC surgeons have attempted to construct or alter the face to make people acceptable in society. The influence of war and punishment has had a profound effect on surgical improvements and they are charted in this exhibition. In the 21st century people choose to undergo radical surgery to change their appearance. We attempt to discover the reasons behind this and what effect surgery on congenital defects can have on the psychology of the patient. Event Description:5th August: Exhibition Opening and Keynote Talk: Dr Emily Mayhew, author of The Reconstruction of Warriors
This Talk is free but ticketed Event Starts:05 August 2010 from 06:00pm Event Finishes:05 August 2010 at 07:00pm Event Web Site:http://www.museum.rcsed.ac.uk/ Contact Info Contact Phone:0131 527 1649 Contact E-mail:e.black@rcsed.ac.uk Venue Venue Name:Surgeons' Hall Museum Venue Address:Nicolson Street Venue Town:Edinburgh Venue County: Venue Post Code:EH8 9DW Venue Phone:0131 527 1649 Venue E-mail:museum@rcsed.ac.uk Venue Web Site:http://www.museum.rcsed.ac.uk/