Explain Sushruta’s life and his contribution towards science.

EARLY LIFE:

According to the Mahabharata, Sushruta is believed to be the descendant of Rishi Vishvamitra, although many scholars do not agree to this. Sushruta is an ancient Indian physician, who is also considered as 'Father of plastic surgery' and 'Father of Indian medicine'.

CONTRIBUTIONS:

• He wrote a book 'Sushruta Samhita' which is considered as the oldest text in the world on plastic surgery.

• The Great Trilogy of Ayurvedic Medicine describes surgical procedures, diagnostic techniques, and treatments for various illnesses and injuries.

• He developed different surgical techniques (such as using the head of an ant to sew sutures) and, invented the practice of cosmetic surgery. His specialty was rhinoplasty, the reconstruction of the nose.