Implant materials
The craniofacial skeleton can be reconstructed with both autogenous bone and alloplastic implants. Alloplastic implants are used only as onlay grafts to the native skeleton to improve facial contour and…
Principles and operative technique for facial skeletal augmentation
This chapter presents the principles and basic steps of the senior author’s operative technique for implant augmentation of the facial skeleton. Preparation In anticipation of implant surgery, steps to minimize…
Indications for facial implants
The shape of the human face is composed of a skeletal bony framework that is covered by a soft tissue envelope. Overall, skeletal proportions are probably the most important component…
Evaluation and planning for facial implant surgery
Physical examination is the most important element of preoperative assessment and planning for both reconstructive and cosmetic procedures. Reviewing photographic images with the patient can be helpful when discussing aesthetic…
Nipple–Areola Complex Reconstruction
Key Wordsbreast reconstruction, nipple reconstruction, areolar reconstruction, skate flap, C-V flap Introduction Nipple–areola complex (NAC) reconstruction can be an important part of breast reconstruction and will definitely add an…
Correction of Poland Syndrome Breast Deformity
Key WordsPoland syndrome, thoracic wall deformity, lipomodeling, fat grafting, autologous breast reconstruction Introduction Poland syndrome is a complex malformation syndrome and was first described by Alfred Poland in 1841…
Correction of Tuberous Breast Deformity
Key Wordstuberous breast deformity, tubular breasts, constricted breasts, breast asymmetry, congenital breast deformity, areolar herniation, dual plane breast augmentation, breast implants Introduction Tuberous breast deformity is a congenital anomaly…
Partial Breast Reconstruction With Oncoplastic Techniques
Key Wordsoncoplastic surgery, breast conservation surgery, partial breast reconstruction, level 2 oncoplastic surgery, oncoplastic reduction surgery, breast cancer surgery, breast cancer surgical treatment Introduction Partial breast reconstruction using large…
Partial Breast Reconstruction With Flaps
Key Wordsbreast conserving therapy (BCT), oncoplastic surgery, partial breast reconstruction, local flaps, partial mastectomy, volume replacement techniques, volume displacement techniques Introduction Breast conserving therapy (BCT) with partial mastectomy followed…
Fat Grafting for Total Breast Reconstruction
Key Wordsexternal volume expander (EVE), fat grafting, autologous fat transfer, breast reconstruction, tissue expansion, post mastectomy, graft survival, flaps, breast implants, breast sensation Introduction To reconstruct total mastectomy defects,…
