Thousands of Ukrainians have suffered from physical injuries. The growing sector of aesthetic medicine helps erase the memories caused by the traumas of the war.
Whatever these brave soldiers want as far as plastic surgery goes should be what they receive. Some might want to carry their scars as a sign they survived, and others may not want that reminder. Either way, these amazing souls should be able to have what makes them feel whole again. I wish I could hug this young woman... she is half the age of my oldest daughter. And for the released prisoners, the same goes. How... UNSPEAKABLY horrendous... that they should carry the scars of the Ruzzian atrocities done under the guise of surgery. I can't even come up with the words to describe what an act of desecration they must wear. Whatever we as a kind, generous people can give to them, they should have.
Absolutely. The wounds our people carry go far beyond what is visible. These plastic surgeries are powerful in the way they are can restore not just physical looks, but a sense of self that war tries to strip away. Do you think healing physical and psychological scars is equally important? Or should something be prioritised?
Treatment of the psychological wounds is of perhaps of the same importance as the physical wounds although the latter tend to respond to treatment more quickly and with better success than the psychological wounds. The psychological wounds too remain hidden.
Thank you for the reporting. The story of the Russian surgeon burning the letter Z on Andrii’s stomach is outrageous and I hope one day there will be a real reckoning against the depravity of Putin’s Russia.
Such actions by a Russian surgeon constitute a war crime under the Geneva Convention. I hope that the surgeon will find himself in the dock of a special tribunal one day.
All wounds from war should have all treatment needed. I'm glad psychological treatment is included, as we all know PTSD scars are the deepest. Yana is such a beautiful young woman, even with scars that tell the story of how amazing a patriot she is. Thanks for another excellent report on the Ukraine war.
(And the only scars that are acceptable are those from kitten claws!)
Thank you for appreciating our work. War forces Ukrainians to accept a new reality and to deal with it, and yeah, I can't stop admiring Yana's mental and physical strength.
I am full of compassion and awe for these brave Ukrainian soldiers! Yana, especially, is a beautiful young woman, whose inner light is only eclipsed by her courage. I admire her immensely! May she continue to thrive in spite of this illegal and cruel war. And similarly, the man whose belly was used to mock Ukrainians— imagine, a surgeon, someone with extensive knowledge who is trusted with saving lives, who displays his extreme callousness by carving smut in a soldier!
Every time I read stories of Ukrainians, both soldiers and those simply living their lives, I am nourished by their courage, their devotion to country, and their pure inner beauty. Slava Ukraine! 🇺🇦
🫂 Everyone has their part to play in life in general, but moreso in times of war - I honour & endlessly admire those like Yana who deliberately put themselves in harms way by taking part in attack or defence to protect their friends & family plus the strangers they will never meet but rely on their courage to minimise harm & ensure their nation survives/thrives into the future.
I read posts & items everyday about the OTHER heroes - such as combat medics, but I include those who treat the wounded back in the towns & cities for devoting their time & expertise to giving them the best possible chance of a good recovery & a future fulfilled life. WHEN Ukraine is at peace & the Russians are gone, every soul who survives will be needed to rebuild, and who better to be the backbone of a compassionate & caring nation than those who have willingly sacrificed the most⁉️💙💛
🤔 BOTH physical and psychological help is essential, and we know from past experience in other wars & civilian disasters that each strengthens the efficacy of the other. Outstanding reporting as always 👏
Thanks for sharing your opinion, and I fully agree that both mental and physical help during recovery are essential. It's unfortunate that Ukrainians need to recover from the war started by russia in the first place.
Sitting here in my seemingly safe home—which is infinitely more safe than Ukraine at this time—and reading this article, well, it is an anguish. And on this side of safety, that feeling is greatly compounded by our country’s lack of support for this valiant nation. The physical wounds, the emotional wounds, living under such stress and threat for so long is going to have an impact for generations.
Yeah, I definitely think that our emotional wounds will affect next generations, but I also hope that Ukrainians will never forget all those horrors and we'll have a strong army and state, so will never be weak again
I found this article difficult to read - my heart goes out to the brave Yana (I will remember her beautiful eyes!) and all the other servicemen & women defending Ukraine - you have sacrificed so much, and it is so good to know that you are being cared for by such talented medical staff. So sad to think that were it not for an ethically-challenged dictator, Ukraine would be now entering a period of prosperity and peace...
I do agree with you that it's tough to read about some aspects of war. I think a lot about how many lives Russia ruined with its barbarous war and how much pain our people have gone through. At the same time, every day I'm inspired by stories of the courage and dignity of Ukrainians.
I don't see scars or disfigurement, I see phenomenal people working at heroic missions. There's no way to judge what kind of support or choices these people might make to deal with the toll of that work. Slava Ukraini.
In response to the poll, I think plastic surgery / aesthetic medicine should be used for any injury or deformity. Being visible is relative to what the person in question sees. If it helps them with healing from psychological trauma then it’s necessary. As an alternative, I recently saw online how some people will cover or incorporate scars into beautiful tattoos. That may not be for everyone, but it does offer an artistic alternative.
Whatever these brave soldiers want as far as plastic surgery goes should be what they receive. Some might want to carry their scars as a sign they survived, and others may not want that reminder. Either way, these amazing souls should be able to have what makes them feel whole again. I wish I could hug this young woman... she is half the age of my oldest daughter. And for the released prisoners, the same goes. How... UNSPEAKABLY horrendous... that they should carry the scars of the Ruzzian atrocities done under the guise of surgery. I can't even come up with the words to describe what an act of desecration they must wear. Whatever we as a kind, generous people can give to them, they should have.
Yes, thank you very much for these kind words. Ruzzians must pay for all the horrors they brought.
All efforts should be made for restoration. The fighters deserve nothing else. The deformities are much deeper than superficial.
Absolutely. The wounds our people carry go far beyond what is visible. These plastic surgeries are powerful in the way they are can restore not just physical looks, but a sense of self that war tries to strip away. Do you think healing physical and psychological scars is equally important? Or should something be prioritised?
Treatment of the psychological wounds is of perhaps of the same importance as the physical wounds although the latter tend to respond to treatment more quickly and with better success than the psychological wounds. The psychological wounds too remain hidden.
Thank you for the reporting. The story of the Russian surgeon burning the letter Z on Andrii’s stomach is outrageous and I hope one day there will be a real reckoning against the depravity of Putin’s Russia.
Guess the Hippocratic oath has no Russian translation.
Such actions by a Russian surgeon constitute a war crime under the Geneva Convention. I hope that the surgeon will find himself in the dock of a special tribunal one day.
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All wounds from war should have all treatment needed. I'm glad psychological treatment is included, as we all know PTSD scars are the deepest. Yana is such a beautiful young woman, even with scars that tell the story of how amazing a patriot she is. Thanks for another excellent report on the Ukraine war.
(And the only scars that are acceptable are those from kitten claws!)
Thank you for appreciating our work. War forces Ukrainians to accept a new reality and to deal with it, and yeah, I can't stop admiring Yana's mental and physical strength.
Feel both admiration and also a sense of futility—that this insanity never ends
Well, we have no other choice but to work to contribute to Ukrainian victory and to hope for the best. But, yeah it can be hard.
I am full of compassion and awe for these brave Ukrainian soldiers! Yana, especially, is a beautiful young woman, whose inner light is only eclipsed by her courage. I admire her immensely! May she continue to thrive in spite of this illegal and cruel war. And similarly, the man whose belly was used to mock Ukrainians— imagine, a surgeon, someone with extensive knowledge who is trusted with saving lives, who displays his extreme callousness by carving smut in a soldier!
Every time I read stories of Ukrainians, both soldiers and those simply living their lives, I am nourished by their courage, their devotion to country, and their pure inner beauty. Slava Ukraine! 🇺🇦
Thank you so much for sharing! I guess we'll never stop being horrified by the cruelty of some Russians.
🫂 Everyone has their part to play in life in general, but moreso in times of war - I honour & endlessly admire those like Yana who deliberately put themselves in harms way by taking part in attack or defence to protect their friends & family plus the strangers they will never meet but rely on their courage to minimise harm & ensure their nation survives/thrives into the future.
I read posts & items everyday about the OTHER heroes - such as combat medics, but I include those who treat the wounded back in the towns & cities for devoting their time & expertise to giving them the best possible chance of a good recovery & a future fulfilled life. WHEN Ukraine is at peace & the Russians are gone, every soul who survives will be needed to rebuild, and who better to be the backbone of a compassionate & caring nation than those who have willingly sacrificed the most⁉️💙💛
🤔 BOTH physical and psychological help is essential, and we know from past experience in other wars & civilian disasters that each strengthens the efficacy of the other. Outstanding reporting as always 👏
Thanks for sharing your opinion, and I fully agree that both mental and physical help during recovery are essential. It's unfortunate that Ukrainians need to recover from the war started by russia in the first place.
Yana's courage and beauty shine through her eyes. Stay safe, Lioness.
Sitting here in my seemingly safe home—which is infinitely more safe than Ukraine at this time—and reading this article, well, it is an anguish. And on this side of safety, that feeling is greatly compounded by our country’s lack of support for this valiant nation. The physical wounds, the emotional wounds, living under such stress and threat for so long is going to have an impact for generations.
Yeah, I definitely think that our emotional wounds will affect next generations, but I also hope that Ukrainians will never forget all those horrors and we'll have a strong army and state, so will never be weak again
Sobering report. Thank you.🙏
Thank you for appreciating our work!
I found this article difficult to read - my heart goes out to the brave Yana (I will remember her beautiful eyes!) and all the other servicemen & women defending Ukraine - you have sacrificed so much, and it is so good to know that you are being cared for by such talented medical staff. So sad to think that were it not for an ethically-challenged dictator, Ukraine would be now entering a period of prosperity and peace...
I do agree with you that it's tough to read about some aspects of war. I think a lot about how many lives Russia ruined with its barbarous war and how much pain our people have gone through. At the same time, every day I'm inspired by stories of the courage and dignity of Ukrainians.
I don't see scars or disfigurement, I see phenomenal people working at heroic missions. There's no way to judge what kind of support or choices these people might make to deal with the toll of that work. Slava Ukraini.
In response to the poll, I think plastic surgery / aesthetic medicine should be used for any injury or deformity. Being visible is relative to what the person in question sees. If it helps them with healing from psychological trauma then it’s necessary. As an alternative, I recently saw online how some people will cover or incorporate scars into beautiful tattoos. That may not be for everyone, but it does offer an artistic alternative.