unknown
May 5, 2026
Today’s Atlantic Trivia: Lhotse Facelift
Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.
TL;DR
- The Lhotse Face and Khumbu Icefall are parts of Mount Everest.
- Both features are situated on the Nepalese side of the mountain.
- The earliest known plastic surgery, rhinoplasty, dates back to around 600 B.C.E.
- Indian physician Sushruta pioneered nose reconstruction using forehead skin.
- Ancient plastic surgery was often performed due to disfigurement from battles or legal punishments.