Why we need the “R” : Reconstructive Milestones in Plastic Surgery
Scott Levin

Reconstruction is the backbone of our specialty -  without its principles, the remainder of the specialty will have no basis. To sustain our place in health care, we must be present and contribute to health care in the public and private health sectors, and be visible surgeons, innovative surgeons and leaders, among all surgeons. Reconstructive Surgery allows us to do this – it is our duty and responsibility of the specialty to support reconstruction surgery, and  make the public aware of our important role in many domains of care.
   
 
   
   
  Milestones in Plastic Surgery in Taiwan: From Third World to First World
Yu-Ray Chen

The beginnings of plastic surgery in Taiwan will be presented. The phenomenal development of the specialty in the country over the last 35 years and the Taiwanese contribution of scientific knowledge and clinical understanding to plastic surgery on the international platform will also be discussed. It will be shown that reconstructive surgery forms the basis of cosmetic surgery. Surgical techniques originally developed in reconstructive surgery are now widely applied in cosmetic surgery. Facial osteotomies designed to treat deformity are now employed in aesthetic surgery of the facial skeleton. The overwhelming importance of achieving mastery of skill and professional excellence in both reconstructive and  cosmetic spheres of our specialty will be emphasized, ensuring the improvement of both the physical appearance as well as the quality of life for the patient.
   
   
 
   
   
 

Milestones in Craniofacial Surgery: Where are we now?
Jeffrey Marsh

The development of craniofacial surgery for congenital anomalies will be reviewed. Historical lessons will be outlined, evolving practice reviewed and evidence for current practice presented. The author’s personal lessons learnt and pertinent observations from thirty years of experience in craniofacial surgery will be discussed, leaving the audience with important questions for the future.

   
 
   
   
  Milestones in Nasal Reconstruction: From Antiquity to Modern Times
Gary Burget

The origins of nasal reconstruction in the ancient past of plastic surgery, the development in medieval times and evolving understanding of anatomy leading to a foundational basis for modern practice will be presented. Contributing surgeons and their role in the history of nasal reconstruction will be discussed. The continuum between form and function, between art and science, between aesthetics and reconstruction is best demonstrated in nasal plastic surgery and historical and modern lessons will illustrate this.
   
 
   
   
  From 'Reconstruction' to 'Restoration' of Facial Form: Tissue Transplantation - a New Paradigm of Repair.
Julian Pribaz

The development of current reconstructive methods will be reviewed, critiqued and compared with the superior results achieved by the recent transplantations of facial parts. The author’s own experience with the second facial transplant in North America will be presented.