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Tagliacozzi, Gaspare

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Tagliacozzi, Gaspare (1546-1599)

Italian surgeon who pioneered plastic surgery. He was the first to repair noses lost in duels or through syphilis. He also repaired ears. His method involved taking flaps of skin from the arm and grafting them into place.


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