Neck Rejuvenation / by: Gentile, Richard D..

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Alex, James C., Author.

Beaty, Mark M., Author.

Carron, Michael A., Author.

Farrior, Edward H., Author.

Freeman, Sean, Author.

Gentile, Richard D., Author.

Gordon, Neil A., Author.

Kolstad, Christopher K., Author.

Miller, Philip J., Author.

Mittelman, Harry, Author.

Contributor:

Gentile, Richard D., Editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Neck--Surgery.

Neck.

Surgery, Plastic.

Rejuvenation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (202 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Thieme, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"Neck Rejuvenation features up-to-date information on groundbreaking technical advances in lower facial and neck contouring -- many published here for the first time. This highly practical reference begins with an introduction to the complex anatomy and physiology of the neck region. Readers then learn how to assess aging-related changes and to perform an accurate evaluation of the aging neck. The expert authors also provide advice on the patient consultation, interpreting physical findings, technique selection, and preoperative planning. The chapters that follow contain highly focused descriptions of different problems and surgical and nonsurgical approaches enhanced by full-color photographs and drawings. Features - In-depth discussion of innovative techniques, including superior based platysmaplasty, fiberlaser assisted techniques, self-retaining sutures, and more - 348 full-color photographs and high-quality drawings demonstrate each step of the procedures - Multiple perspectives from renowned facial plastic surgeons and otolaryngologists Encompassing the latest advances in the field, this is an indispensable resource for practitioners or residents in facial plastic surgery or otolaryngology, as well as for general plastic surgeons, oral surgeons, or maxillofacial surgeons"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover; Neck Rejuvenation; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contributors; 1. The Anatomy and Physiology of the Neck; 2. Evaluation of the Anatomy and Aging-Related Changes of the Neck; 3. The Aging Neck: Patient Consultation, Physical Findings, and Selection of Rejuvenation Technique; 4. Preoperative Patient Evaluation; 5. Mixed-Plane Rhytidectomy: The Superior Vertical-Vector Approach to Rejuvenation of the Neck; 6. Imbrication, Plication, and Wide Undermining Techniques; 7. Liposculpture of the Head and Neck

8. Variations in Platysmaplasty: Pursestrings, Slings, and Nonabsorbable and Bioabsorbable Structural Techniques9. Direct-Excision Techniques; 10. Techniques for the Difficult Neck; 11. Complications and Sequelae of Rejuvenation Surgery of the Neck; 12. Laser Facial Sculpting, Laser Lipolysis, Smartlifting, and New Technologies for Rejuvenation of the Aging Neck; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Print version record.

ISBN:

1-63853-282-6

1-60406-380-7