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Dr. Lee Jin-soo's Plastic Surgery Essay 37 - What Beauty Means to a Plastic Surgeon? (feat. Art Appreciation)

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  I am a plastic surgery specialist. I perform plastic surgeries, particularly focusing on facial bone surgeries such as facial contouring and jaw surgeries. The general process of conducting plastic surgery is as follows: A patient visits the hospital with dissatisfaction about their appearance, expresses their concerns, and I, as the surgeon, identify the issues. Subsequently, a surgical plan is devised to address these concerns, and after obtaining the patient's consent, the planned surgery is executed. During my training as a plastic surgeon, my initial emphasis was on honing surgical techniques to perform surgeries skillfully. As proficiency in surgical skills improved, I shifted my focus towards meticulous surgical planning. Just as architectural designs are crucial in construction, a well-devised surgical plan is imperative for enhancing the overall quality of the surgery. While refined surgical skills contribute to the quality within the set plan, an excellent surgical plan