A clear, nuts-and-bolts introduction to the field!
This outstanding guide condenses the entire field of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery into a single, easy-to-read text. Packed with essential information on every page, it is designed for reading cover to cover for a strong and complete foundation in the field. The book addresses such key aspects of facial plastic surgery as congenital anomalies of the face and neck, maxillofacial trauma, head and neck reconstruction, rhinoplasty, aging face surgery, and cutaneous reconstruction. Prominent specialists discuss a broad range of procedures, including microvascular flaps, septoplasty, endoscopic browlift, and many more. Highlighted pearls and pitfalls offer tips for optimal outcomes and complication avoidance. You will also find more than 600 high-quality graphics to aid in quick comprehension. This book is ideal for residents who need a clear, nuts-and-bolts introduction to the field, and for new practitioners for its overview of common problems. It is an invaluable addition to the professional library of any plastic surgeon.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Syndromes and Congenital Anomalies
Chapter 2 Cutaneous Lesions and Facial Reconstruction
Chapter 3 Head and Neck Reconstruction
Chapter 4 Maxillofacial and Soft Tissue Trauma
Chapter 5 Rhinoplasty
Chapter 6 Aging-Face Surgery
Review :
A comprehensive guide to the essential elements of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, to serve young physicians just beginning plastic surgery practice as a foundation for further study. --SciTech Book News
"A comprehensive yet concise overview...easy to read...well organized and complete. The detailed reference section following each chapter is beneficial, providing a valuable resource for further reading and investigation. This book...will undoubtedly be a valuable resource to residents, fellows, and less experienced facial plastic surgeons looking to expand their education." --Ryan B. Scannell, MD, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Michigan Hospital
"This book has attained its intended goal of being the scaffolding onto which one builds knowledge and eventually the expertise to become a competent facial plastic surgeon."--Doody's Book Reviews
