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Frederick Strange Kolle
1871–1929
A physician, early radiography pioneer, and writer, he helped shape the young field of plastic and cosmetic surgery in the early 20th century. His books reflect both medical curiosity and a drive to make new techniques practical for working doctors.
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Plastic and cosmetic surgery
by Frederick Strange Kolle
About the author
Born in Hanover, Germany, in 1871, Frederick Strange Kolle later built his career in the United States as a physician and medical author. He is remembered as a German-American doctor whose work ranged from radiography to reconstructive and cosmetic procedures.
Kolle wrote on several medical subjects, but he is especially known for Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery and for earlier work on X-rays. His writing aimed to gather scattered knowledge into clear, usable guidance, helping document a specialty that was still taking shape.
Beyond medicine, he also published literary work, showing a broader interest in writing than his scientific reputation alone might suggest. Today, he is chiefly noted for the historical importance of his medical books and for his place among early contributors to modern plastic surgery.