Surgical Techniques in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Description

Plastic surgery is a medical specialty dealing with the surgical repair and alteration of form and function of the parts of the human body. It almost always makes use of a skin graft, either from the patient or from a donor. It is a specialty that is used for both aesthetic and functional purposes as in reconstructive surgery to correct impairments caused by burns, traumatic injuries, congenital or developmental abnormalities, infection and cancer. A specialist in this field is a plastic surgeon. The book begins with an introduction to the basic principles and procedures of facial plastic surgery. The following chapters discuss different surgical procedures including face, neck, brow and mid-face lift, rhinoplasty, cheek and chin implants, hair transplantation, as well as facial paralysis. Each procedure is presented systematically, with an overview, special considerations, alternatives to surgery, techniques, complications, and after care. Written by an internationally recognised author and editor team from the Hungary. This reference features numerous highly illustrated clinical photographs and illustrations.