Plastic surgery

Bloom, Richard J; MacGill, Kirstie

doi:10.5694/j.1326-5377.2002.tb04267.x

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Plastic surgery has seen many changes in the past five years. Advances in our knowledge of genetic coding, growth factors, and tissue engineering offer the potential for new treatment options in the near future.

Plastic and Reconstructive Unit, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, VIC.

Correspondence: richard.bloom@asps.asn.au

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