Biological Basis of Facial Plastic Surgery

Author: Arlen D. Meyers
Published: January 1993
ISBN: 0865774439
Hardcover Book
Number of Pages: 193

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This book covers pertinent and up-to-date basic science information necessary to maintain the facial plastic surgeon's proficiency. Appropriate information for advanced trainees preparing for certification is included. The author provides practicing facial plastic surgeons and advanced trainees preparing for certification clear, concise, and clinically relevant information necessary to continue or begin a sophisticated, up-to-date practice. Practicing facial plastic surgeons and advanced trainees are targeted. The information provided is at the appropriate level and will be useful to these two groups. The author and contributors are well respected, academically involved teachers and clinicians. The black-and-white line drawings, diagrams, and photographs are appropriate and enhance the text. Most chapters include current and important references, although several lists are too long and dated. This book delivers on its promise of providing useful, pertinent, up-to-date information and in a concise, reader-friendly manner. The necessary basic science information for the targeted audience is assembled in one reference source. Busy practitioners will find this book a fine addition to their library. The information included will help them maintain practice proficiency and competitiveness. Presents basic scientific information relevant to facial surgeons, emphasizing topics of immediate clinical relevance, including the anatomy of a facelift; the embryology of the facial nerve; the healing of skin, nerve grafts, and bone; growth factors; and laser physics. Meyers, Arlen D., MD (Univ of Colorado)The contributors are mostly otolaryngologists and plastic surgeons. Nearly all are affiliated with U.S. medical centers such as Univ of Missouri at Columbia, Johns Hopkins, Univ of Colorado, Univ of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Univ of Illinois at Chicago, and Univ of Washington.

Table of Contents
Preface
1 Surgical Anatomy of the Nose 1
2 Anatomy of a Facelift 11
3 Surgical Anatomy of the Orbit and Eyelid 21
4 Embryology of the Facial Nerve 39
5 Pathologic Anatomy of Cleft Lip, Palate, and Nasal Deformities 57
6 Skin Flap Design: Physiology and Biodynamics 72
7 Dermatopathology of Malignant Facial Tumors 105
8 Nasal Physiology 121
9 Skin Grafts 129
10 Wound Healing: Skin 137
11 Wound Healing: Nerve Grafts 143
12 Wound Healing: Bone Healing and Bone Regeneration 154
13 Growth Factors 166
14 Electrical, Cold, Chemical, and Thermal Injury 174
15 Laser Physics and Tissue Response 181
Index 189

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