7 Lasers and Radiant Energy in Plastic Surgery
Richard Gregory Abstract This chapter is an introduction to laser use in plastic surgery. It is meant as a stimulus to the plastic surgeon who wants to use lasers in…
5 Surgical Principles: Grafts, Flaps, Microsurgery
Mark Leyngold and Adam J. Katz Abstract This chapter examines the different types of grafts and their clinical application in wound reconstruction. Assessment of wounds is discussed, followed by the…
4 Anatomy of the Trunk
Mario Rueda, Steven Rueda, Brendan Alleyne, Richard L. Drake, and Raffi Gurunluoglu Abstract This chapter shows that successful reconstructive surgery is heavily dependent on a thorough understanding of the components…
2 Hand and Upper Extremity Anatomy
Loretta Coady-Fariborzian and Winston Richards Abstract This chapter discusses in detail the twenty-seven bones, the ligaments, and the tendons that comprise the hand and wrist. Of special importance is the…
3 Anatomy of the Lower Extremity
Mario Rueda, Steven Rueda, Brendan Alleyne, Richard L. Drake, and Raffi Gurunluoglu Abstract This chapter addresses the need for a comprehensive knowledge of lower extremity anatomy in the clinical practice…
1 Wound Healing: Science and Clinical Relevance
Aditya Sood, Jonathan Keith, and Mark S. Granick Abstract This chapter examines the complicated and intricate process of wound healing, showing that the several phases of healing and wound types…
12 Water-Assisted Liposuction
Sophie Pei-Hsuan Lu and Steven Hsiang-Ya Wang Abstract Water jet-assisted liposuction or water-assisted liposuction (WAL) is one of device-assisted liposuction characterized by water-jet force. WAL offers clinical benefits in decreasing…
24 Technology-Based Contouring of the Thighs
W. Jason Martin Abstract Contouring procedures and treatments of the thighs that rely on invasive and noninvasive technologies, present a unique challenge to any level of surgeon. Technical competence notwithstanding,…
22 Flanks and Hips
Spero J. Theodorou Abstract The flanks and hips are the most commonly treated areas for liposuction. This is likely due to the forgiving nature of this anatomic subunit and the…
23 Gluteal Augmentation with Implants
Douglas Senderoff Abstract This chapter discusses the use of solid silicone implants in buttock augmentation including patient evaluation, preoperative planning, surgical technique, management of common complications and revisional buttock implant…
