Aesthetic Surgery of the Craniofacial Skeleton: An Atlas / Edition 1

by Min Li, F.O. Monasterio, John J. III Coleman, A. Michael Sadove

Overview

Aesthetic Surgery of the Craniofacial Skeleton is a unique atlas presenting specific procedures for aesthetic craniofacial surgery in a comprehensive and easily understandable style. With over 190 fine line drawings specially created for this volume, this book will have multifaceted applications; as an operation manual for the aesthetic craniofacial surgeon, a reference source for the general plastic surgeon, and as an introductory text for residents in craniofacial, reconstructive, oral, head and neck surgery. It includes close to 100 osteotomy methods and imperative information on patient selection, preoperative procedures, complications and implants.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781461273448
Publisher:	Springer New York
Publication date:	10/30/2012
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1997
Pages:	174
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.02(d)

About the Author

Li, Min, MD, MS, MFA; Coleman, John J., III, MD (Indiana Univ); Sadove, A. Michael, MD (Indiana Univ)

The contributors represent the specialty of plastic surgery; two are from Indiana Univ and the other is from New York Univ.

Table of Contents

1 Beautiful Faces.- 2 Aesthetic Training.- 3 Facial Forms.- 4 Patient Selection.- 5 Surgical Preparation.- 6 Osteotomy Methods.- 7 Osteotomy Fixation.- 8 Complications.- 9 Future Developments.- Recommended Reading.

Editorial Reviews

2 Stars from Doody

This atlas covers the indications, techniques, and anticipated ramifications of each of the osteotomies available for aesthetic manipulation of the facial bones. The book, a series of short chapters on presurgical considerations, followed by an extensive representation of techniques, using both narrative and black-and-white diagrams and sketches, serves as an encyclopedia of the approaches that are available to use when soft tissue rearrangement alone is not sufficient to achieve aesthetic refinement of the facial features. It is intended to appeal to the full spectrum of readers, from the experienced craniofacial surgeon to the prospective patient, but succeeds best at alerting residents-in-training to the significant value that craniofacial experience has for an aesthetic surgeon. Although it is a fairly complete reference of technique, the book lacks a dramatic, sophisticated appeal that the use of photographs and actual patient case studies may have added. The chapters devoted to technique are significantly stronger and more developed than those pertaining to beauty, patient selection, and potential complications and their prevention. The book serves as an excellent reference for the novice and should help broaden the appeal of craniofacial work beyond its roots in reconstructive surgery.

Anthony P. Terrasse

Reviewer: Anthony P. Terrasse, MD (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Description: This atlas covers the indications, techniques, and anticipated ramifications of each of the osteotomies available for aesthetic manipulation of the facial bones.
Purpose: The book, a series of short chapters on presurgical considerations, followed by an extensive representation of techniques, using both narrative and black-and-white diagrams and sketches, serves as an encyclopedia of the approaches that are available to use when soft tissue rearrangement alone is not sufficient to achieve aesthetic refinement of the facial features.
Audience: It is intended to appeal to the full spectrum of readers, from the experienced craniofacial surgeon to the prospective patient, but succeeds best at alerting residents-in-training to the significant value that craniofacial experience has for an aesthetic surgeon.
Features: Although it is a fairly complete reference of technique, the book lacks a dramatic, sophisticated appeal that the use of photographs and actual patient case studies may have added. The chapters devoted to technique are significantly stronger and more developed than those pertaining to beauty, patient selection, and potential complications and their prevention.
Assessment: The book serves as an excellent reference for the novice and should help broaden the appeal of craniofacial work beyond its roots in reconstructive surgery.

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