Book description
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. "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_x000D_ _x000D_ "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_x000D_ _x000D_
"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
Director, Associate Professor and Vice Chair, Division of Facial Plastic
and Reconstructive Surgery, Dept. of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck
Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
