Plastic Mac: A Plastic Surgeon's Story

This book is a personal account of a plastic and cosmetic surgeon's career, from his earliest dreams to his recent retirement following a stroke. He gives an insight into the difficulties of this career, the training involved, the patients encountered, the interesting places visited and the NHS. The increasing interest in cosmetic surgery and its place in today's world are discussed, together with some of the author's own views and personal experiences in the NHS and in private practice. He gives a historical review of this specialty and a glimpse into the future. This account will be of interest to the general public as well as anyone who is contemplating a career in medicine, plastic or cosmetic surgery.