Advanced Therapy in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AGENCY/DISTRIBUTED)

67 chapters covering the full spectrum of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery -each written by a nationally recognized facial plastic surgeon detailing their own clinical techniques and practices. Each chapter is generously illustrated with superb clinical and surgical photos and numerous detailed case study photos. This text will be of great value to both experienced surgeons and as a teaching tool for resident level physicians. Comprehensive coverage of the following sections: *Fundamentals -- including wound healing, anatomy and physiology of the skin, clinical photography, suture materials and techniques, facial incisions/excisions and anesthesia *Correction of Congenital Abnormalities *Aesthetic and Functional Rhinoplasty -- 13 chapters including the Asian nose and African-American Nose *Facial Aesthetic Surgery -- all cosmetic procedures with the latest techniques in Hair Restoration *Adjunctive Aesthetic Facial Techniques --including laser, dermabrasion, chemical peels, and injections *Reconstructive Surgery - melanomas, cutaneous malignancies, nasal defects, keloid scars, tissue expansion, skin grafts, flaps, and scar revision and camouflage surgery

J. Regan Thomas, MD Lederer Professor and Head Department of Otolaryngology Head and neck Surgery University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL