The Unfavorable Result in Plastic Surgery (Hardcover)

Highly Commended by the BMA Medical Book Awards for Surgery! The Unfavorable Result in Plastic Surgery has been lauded as a classic text in plastic surgery described by reviewers as an unforgettable masterpiece an invaluable companion text and a vast resource. Mimis Cohen co-authored the widely acclaimed third edition with the late Robert Goldwyn. Along with his esteemed coeditors and a cadre of prominent plastic surgeons Dr. Cohen has produced an illuminating fourth edition. Embracing the book s original philosophy Mistakes are often the best teachers the updated text and videos are remarkable in their candor yielding a vast number of lessons typically not shared in the literature. In the first three sections top experts discuss topics connected with plastic surgery complications including patient dissatisfaction psychological aspects of cosmetic plastic surgery legal/safety issues the management of scars/redo surgery infections and wound management. Sections four through nine detail the treatment of specific procedural complications challenges secondary surgery and avoidance of suboptimal outcomes. Experts in their respective subspecialties discuss alternative approaches and considerations in aesthetic plastic surgery breast surgery pediatric & craniofacial surgery reconstructive plastic surgery for head & neck body & lower extremity hand & upper extremity and burns. Key Highlights Concise easy-to-cross-reference text evidence-based clinical pearls and case presentations provide in-depth understanding on the prevention recognition and management of unfavorable results Preoperative intraoperative and postoperative surgical complications and risks Updated in full color with more than 3 200 illustrations including a bespoke outstanding artwork program More than 100 technical video clips posted in the Thieme MediaCenter deliver additional educational insights The Unfavorable Result in Plastic Surgery: Avoidance and Management Fourth Edition is an essential reference for all plastic aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons and residents. It expands on the masterful legacy of the original and is certain to become a go-to indispensable source of learning for future generations of plastic surgeons.