The future application of nanomedicine and biomimicry in plastic and reconstructive surgery

In this review, researchers from the University of Manchester (UK) examine various biomimicry technologies, highlighting areas of progress that reconstructive surgeons may not be familiar with, which could see the adoption of into clinical practice in the not-so-distant future. Plastic surgery encompasses a broad spectrum of reconstructive challenges and prides itself upon developing and adopting new innovations. Practice has transitioned from microsurgery to supermicrosurgery with a possible future role in even smaller surgical frontiers. Exploiting materials on a nanoscale has enabled better visualization and enhancement of biological processes toward better wound healing, tumor identification and viability of tissues, all cornerstones...