Body contouring
Subtitle: an operative atlas
By: Michele A. Shermak.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 273
ISBN-13: 9780071604697; 9780071604673
Subjects: Surgery, Plastic; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures -- Atlases
Genres: Atlases
Description: "Part of the McGraw-Hill Plastic Surgery Atlas series, Body Contouring is a full-color, step-by-step guide to learning how to perform both traditional and contemporary plastic surgery procedures relative to breast and body contouring. Two hundred medical illustrations and more than two hundred photographs ' all in full color ' offer unmatched coverage of the required surgical steps and actual results. A companion DVD features skill-building surgical video clips. For each procedure, you'll find a complete review of key topics, including: Introduction to the surgical approach ; Relevant anatomy ; Indications ; Markings ; Details of the procedure (incision and exposure) ; Postoperative care ; Pitfalls ; Tips. -- Part I of Body Contouring addresses important clinical concerns such as the safety of surgical techniques, intraoperative positioning, psychological issues, and issues pertaining to massive weight loss and surgical wound care. Part II then reviews specific body contouring surgical procedures by body region, beginning with the upper extremity, and proceeding to the female breast, male chest (gynecomastia), abdomen, back, and lower extremity."--Publisher's website.