Dermabrasion
10.1055/b-0034-99040 Dermabrasion Dermabrasion is surgical scraping performed with a high-speed motorized handpiece (e.g., Aesculap) that delivers speeds of 15,000 to 25,000 rpm or higher. A large carborundum or diamond abrasive…
Reconstructive surgery
Harvesting Split Calvarian Bone Graft
10.1055/b-0034-99039 Harvesting Split Calvarian Bone Graft Calvarian bone graft is usually parietal and harvested above the end of the temporal muscle (see Fig. 10.93 ). It can be used for…
Deltopectoral Flap
10.1055/b-0034-99036 Deltopectoral FlapS. Remmert, K. Sommer, H. Weerda Although this flap (see Fig. 12.1a , 5) is credited to Bakamjian (1965), it was first mentioned in the German literature during…
Forehead Region
10.1055/b-0034-99027 Forehead Region For smaller facial defects, an attempt is made to achieve coverage by means of flap advancement or local flaps ( Plate 1 ). Keep in mind that…
Anatomy of the Skin and Skin Flaps
10.1055/b-0034-99024 Anatomy of the Skin and Skin Flaps The Skin ( Fig. 1.1 ) The skin is composed of epithelial layers (epidermis) and the dermis. Below the skin are the…
63 Frontal Sinus and Naso-Orbito-Ethmoid Fractures
10.1055/b-0036-135609 63 Frontal Sinus and Naso-Orbito-Ethmoid Fractures E. Bradley Strong Introduction The frontal bone is thick and very resistant to trauma. Consequently, the majority of injuries involving the frontal sinus…
70 Orthognathic Surgery
10.1055/b-0036-135616 70 Orthognathic Surgery Jonathan M. Sykes and Julie A. Ames Introduction The secret to facial beauty is balanced proportion of facial features. The overall attractiveness of the face is…
68 Evaluation and Management of Cleft Lip and Palate Disorders
10.1055/b-0036-135614 68 Evaluation and Management of Cleft Lip and Palate Disorders Randolph B. Capone, Julie A. Ames, and Jonathan M. Sykes Introduction Of all facial plastic surgery procedures, few are…
71 Hemifacial Microsomia and Distraction Osteogenesis
10.1055/b-0036-135617 71 Hemifacial Microsomia and Distraction Osteogenesis Ajul Shah, Anup Patel, and Derek M. Steinbacher Introduction Hemifacial microsomia (HFM) is a congenital, nonheritable condition affecting the first and second pharyngeal…
