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What is plastic-surgery?

The principal areas of plastic surgery include two broad fields.
  • Reconstructive surgery, including microsurgery, which focusses on undoing or masking the destructive effects of trauma, surgery or disease. Such surgery may include closing defects by transplantion of tissue from other parts of the body.
  • Cosmetic (or aesthetic) surgery, which most is often done to change features the patient finds unflattering. In a few cases, however, there may be medical reasons (for example, breast reduction when orthopedic problems are present).
(Surgical Anatomy of the Face)

Surgical Anatomy of the Face

Wayne F., Jr., M.D. Larrabee, Kathleen H., M.D. Makielski, Jenifer L., M.D. Henderson

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003-11

Price: $199.00

Keywords: Anatomy, Basic Science, Basic Sciences, Biological Sciences, Medical, Medicine, Oral Maxillofacial, Otolaryngology, Plastic Cosmetic, Plastic, Science, Surgery

Reviews:

Great book for surgeons who operate on the face
This book is not intended to be a detailed review of facial anatomy. Instead it is designed to give a "a realistic surgeon's-eye view", and that is exactly what it does. Surgeons who operate on the face will enjoy the clear illustrations and gain a better understanding of the dissection planes that are critical for a successful outcome. Important surgical landmarks, such as the facial nerve, are well-outlined. Photos of cadaveric tissue dissections, which are also included in the book, greatly enhance the understanding of anatomy as encountered during surgery. A key book to have for head and neck surgeons.
Not worth the prize
I ordered this book based on the publishers review and have to say that I was disappointed to the degree that I returned it. The illustrations are poor in detail and quality, especially for a book supposedly centered on anatomy. There are a lot of other books that describe the anatomy of this region in greater detail, without being anatomic atlases. Sorry, but this book isn't worth the money!


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