“From the Repair of ‘Broken Faces’ to the Beginnings of Cosmetic Surgery” – Dr. Berdah for Madame Figaro
For Madame Figaro, Dr. Berdah traces the evolution of cosmetic surgery, which originated in the repair of disfigured faces at the beginning of the 20th century.
“Rhinoplasty, facelift, volume remodeling… The rejuvenation and enhancement techniques so sought after by women today were, in fact, refined—and in some cases invented—for the treatment of disfigurements.”
As Europe marked the centenary of the Armistice, Madame Figaro explored the historical origins of plastic and reconstructive surgery—a field born out of necessity at the beginning of the 20th century, particularly during and after the First World War.
In this feature, Dr. Yaël Berdah offers her insights into the evolution of the discipline and discusses how the techniques once developed for “broken faces” have now become essential tools in modern aesthetic medicine.
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