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How Much do You Know About Plastic Surgery? Take Our Quiz!

Plastic surgery – You’ve heard about it, you’re read about it and now you’re anxious to get it! Have you considered about how much you actually know about plastic surgery? Do you know where the “plastic” in “plastic surgery” comes from? Do you know what the most popular procedures are?

Quiz yourself on how much you know about plastic surgery. Answer the questions based on what you know or make an educated guess. You will find the answers at the bottom, but try not to peek!

1. Cosmetic surgery differs from reconstructive surgery in that:

a. Cosmetic surgery is always covered by insurance
b. Cosmetic surgery is performed to shape or improve the appearance of a normal part of the body
c. Cosmetic surgery is not performed by plastic surgeons
d. Cosmetic surgery is only performed on women

2. It is important that the plastic surgeon you choose is certified by:

a. The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
b. The American Surgical Board
c. The American Board of Plastic Surgery
d. The American Plastic Surgery Council

3. Why is there a “plastic” in “plastic surgery”?

a. Women use the word “plastic” to hide evidence of having surgery
b. Surgeons typically use plastic when performing breast augmentation
c. Results are typically “plastic” looking
d. “Plastic” comes from the Greek word “Plastikos”, which means to shape or mold

4. To ensure your surgery is safe and effective, it is necessary to make sure that:

a. You get a medical clearance
b. The surgical facility is accredited
c. Your plastic surgeon is Board-Certified
d. All of the above

5. Good candidates for plastic surgery:

a. Are addicted to “having more work done”
b. Dream of looking like supermodels in magazines
c. Want to improve or enhance the look they are already happy with
d. Go on strict diets and exercise routines

6. Which is the first evidence of plastic surgery:

a. In 1889 when Van Gogh painted the “Starry Night”
b. In 1789, when George Washington became president
c. In 1991, when MTV was launched
d. In 800B.C, as recorded in an ancient Indian book by Sushruta Samhita

7. What is among the top 5 most popular procedures?

a. Breast augmentation        
b. Liposuction                    
c. Tummy tuck 
d. All of the above 

8. What do patients typically feel after surgery:

a. Swelling          
b. Bruising          
c. Mild depression
d. All of the above

9. A member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons has ____ years of training.

a. 1                 
b. 5     
c. 3
d.10   

10. When you come back home after your surgery, it is advised to:

a. Follow your surgeon’s recommendations on amount of rest, activity, etc.
b. Go back to your exercise routine
c. Take a vacation by going on a long road trip
d. Go back to work two days later