Reconstructive Facial Plastic Surgery: A Problem-Solving Manual

Drawing on his experience in the operating room and in planning and conducting courses in plastic and reconstructive surgery, Weerda (otorhinolaryngology and plastic surgery, Medical U. of Lubeck, Germany) offers a step-by-step surgical textbook on the face and neck for both novice and experienced facial surgeons. Concise text and sequences of drawings describe and illustrate reproducible solutions to many of the most commonly encountered problems and questions in facial plastic surgery. After chapters on anatomy and basic principles and techniques, he details procedures for specific parts of the face such as forehead, nose, lips, and eyelids. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)