5 Local Anesthetics and Common Nerve Blocks Pablo Monedero, Ismael González, Jesús Olivas Abstract A considerable number of plastic surgery procedures are done under local anesthesia with or without sedation;…
8 Principles of Osteosynthesis Pedro Bolado, Jorge Bonastre, Luis Landin Abstract Bone tissue is derived from various embryological lineages which follow a process of either intramembranous or endochondral ossification. Bone…
10 Laser Therapy: Principles and Applications in Skin Diseases Maider Pretel, Ester Moreno-Artero Abstract The term laser is an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. Lasers deliver…
11 How to Set Up a Research Protocol in Plastic Surgery Stefan Danilla, Ekaterina Troncoso Olchevskaia Abstract There has been a shift in the paradigm of medical practice, from a…
7 Implants and Biomaterials Marco Romeo, Chiara Distefano Abstract Biomaterials are materials intended to be physically, chemically, and functionally compatible with the biological system where they are implanted. For centuries,…
14 Fat Grafting Stefan Danilla Enei, Ekaterina Troncoso Olchevskaia Abstract Fat grafting is an excellent approach as a natural filler in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, with the advantage of producing…
6 Soft Tissue Infections and Antibiotics in Plastic Surgery Cristina Aubá, José L. del Pozo Abstract Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) include infections of skin, subcutaneous tissue, fascia, and…
23 Dermabrasion When the skin has an irregular or uneven texture from acne scarring or from previous injuries, a level II or III dermabrasion (performed with a spinning brush…
11 Skin and Beyond The skin envelope is the largest organ of the human body. In that regard, it is also one of the earliest indicators that the biological…
13 Chin Augmentation It is often necessary to recommend surgery for a receding chin, either in connection with a rhinoplasty, a facelift, or liposuction, or as an isolated procedure….