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Record Nr.

UNINA9910438010603321

Titolo

Cosmetic surgery : art and techniques / / Melvin A. Shiffman, Alberto Di Giuseppe, editors

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berlin, : Springer, 2013

ISBN

1-283-93477-9

3-642-21837-7

Edizione

[1st ed. 2013.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (1169 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

ShiffmanMelvin A

Di GiuseppeAlberto

Disciplina

617.95

617/.95

Soggetti

Surgery, Plastic

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. History and anatomy -- pt. 2. Anesthesia -- pt. 3. Head and neck -- pt. 4. Breast -- pt. 5. Abdomen -- pt. 6. Extremities and buttocks -- pt. 7. Miscellaneous.

Sommario/riassunto

Cosmetic Surgery: Art and Techniques is an atlas of general cosmetic surgery that provides precise step-by-step descriptions of the full range of techniques, supported by photographs and illustrations of the highest standard. The book is comprehensive in its scope, covering the diverse procedures performed on the head and neck, breast, abdomen, buttocks, and extremities as well as other techniques such as labioplasty, penile enhancement, and total body lift. Risks and complications are fully explained, with clear advice on how to avoid and to treat them. All of the contributors are internationally recognized experts with extensive knowledge of their subject. This book will be of value to beginners, and experienced practitioners in not only cosmetic surgery but also plastic surgery, general surgery, oral maxillofacial surgery, neurosurgery, dermatology, otolaryngology, and ophthalmology.