The Plastic Principle

From the Trenches to the Table: The Origins of Plastic Surgery

Dr. John Diaz Season 1 Episode 1

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In this premiere episode, Dr. Diaz takes us back to the unexpected beginnings of plastic surgery during World War I, where necessity sparked innovation on the battlefield. But this conversation goes deeper than history — it’s about transformation.

Dr. Diaz shares how the principles of plastic surgery mirror something we all experience: the ability to shape our lives through intentional choices. Just as a surgeon can mold a face, we each have the power to redefine our own paths.

Plus, get a preview of what’s to come on the podcast — real conversations, surgical insights, and the stories behind the scalpel.