India, Feb. 17 -- Cosmetic surgeries affect psychologically too

Plastic surgery, once primarily used to repair and reconstruct damaged or injured parts of the body, has today evolved into a means of enhancing one's aesthetic appearance. Against the backdrop of this growing trend, Star of Mysore spoke to Dr. H.V. Satish, Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon and Chief Consultant at Apollo BGS Hospitals, Mysuru. A pioneer of modern plastic surgery in the city, Dr. Satish has been serving in the field for nearly three decades.-Ed

By B.N. Ramya

Star of Mysore (SOM): Plastic surgery was meant to repair damaged parts, but now it has grown into aesthetic surgery.

Dr. H.V. Satish: Plastic surgeons were generally supposed to handle burn treatment or reco...