Praise for this book: Overall, the quality of the content, in conjunction with the artfully portrayed illustrations, makes this text an essential addition to the facial plastic surgery armamentarium. -- Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology Neck Rejuvenation features up-to-date information on groundbreaking technical advances in lower facial and neck contouring - many published here for the first time. This highly practical reference begins with an introduction to the complex anatomy and physiology of the neck region. Readers then learn how to assess aging-related changes and to perform an accurate evaluation of the aging neck. The expert authors also provide advice on the patient consultation, interpreting physical findings, technique selection, and preoperative planning. The chapters that follow contain highly focused descriptions of different problems and surgical and nonsurgical approaches enhanced by full-color photographs and drawings.
Features: * In-depth discussion of innovative techniques, including superior based platysmaplasty, fiberlaser assisted techniques, self-retaining sutures, and more *348 full-color photographs and high-quality drawings demonstrate each step of the procedures * Multiple perspectives from renowned facial plastic surgeons and otolaryngologists Encompassing the latest advances in the field, this is an indispensable resource for practitioners or residents in facial plastic surgery or otolaryngology, as well as for general plastic surgeons, oral surgeons, or maxillofacial surgeons.
Indice testuale
Chapter 1: The Anatomy and Physiology of the Neck; Chapter 2: Evaluation of Neck Anatomy and Aging-Related Changes; Chapter 3: The Aging Neck: Patient Consultation, Physical Findings, and Technique Selection; Chapter 4: Preoperative Patient Evaluation; Chapter 5: Mixed Plane Rhytidectomy: The Superior Vertical-Vector Approach to Neck Rejuvenation; Chapter 6: Imbrication, Plication, and Wide Undermining Techniques; Chapter 7: Liposculpture of the Head and Neck; Chapter 8: Platysmaplasty Variations: Purse Strings, Slings, Non-Absorbable and Bioabsorbable Structural Techniques; Chapter 9: Direct Excision Techniques; Chapter 10: Techniques for the Difficult Neck; Chapter 11: Complications and Sequellae of Neck Rejuvenation Surgery; Chapter 12: LaserFacialSculpting, Laser Lipolysis, Smartlifting, and Other New Technologies for Rejuvenation of the Aging Neck.
