To my parents, Rahat and Rehana, my sister, Nigar, my niece, Noor, my nephew, Ali, Becki, and Eleanor. To Nathan Uebelhoer, the finest and most generous physician I know, whose kindness in teaching others, including myself, how to treat scars knows no bounds. And to the patients who have trusted me to care for their scars, my thanks for the opportunity to learn from them.
To the brave members of the armed forces, who demonstrate and preserve our highest ideals.