Rod Rohrich
Rod Rohrich
Rod Rohrich (pronounced: Rod Ro-rich) is an internationally renowned plastic surgeon and educator in the field of plastic surgery. He is recognized for his contributions to the advancement of plastic and reconstructive surgery, particularly in the areas of facial rejuvenation and rhinoplasty.
Etymology
The name "Rod" is of English origin and means "famous power", while "Rohrich" is of German origin and means "rich in glory".
Career
Rod Rohrich is a distinguished professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He has served as the chairman of the department of plastic surgery from 1991 to 2014. Rohrich is also the founding partner of the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute.
Contributions
Rohrich has made significant contributions to the field of plastic surgery. He is known for his work on facial aging, rhinoplasty, and liposuction. He has also contributed to the development of new techniques and procedures in reconstructive surgery, particularly in the areas of craniofacial surgery and microsurgery.
Related Terms
- Plastic Surgery: A surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body.
- Reconstructive Surgery: A type of plastic surgery performed to correct functional impairments caused by burns, traumatic injuries, congenital abnormalities, etc.
- Facial Rejuvenation: A series of cosmetic procedures used to restore a youthful appearance to the human face.
- Rhinoplasty: A plastic surgery procedure for correcting and reconstructing the form, restoring the functions, and aesthetically enhancing the nose.
- Liposuction: A type of cosmetic surgery that removes fat from the human body in an attempt to change its shape.
- Craniofacial Surgery: A surgical subspecialty that deals with congenital and acquired deformities of the skull, face, and jaws.
- Microsurgery: A general term for surgery requiring an operating microscope.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rod Rohrich
- Wikipedia's article - Rod Rohrich
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