The Art And Science Of Thread Lifting

This book is a thorough guide on how to perform safe and effective thread-lifting procedures as a less invasive approach to rejuvenation of the face. The opening chapters explain the importance of the fixation technique, describe the facial and the pinch anatomy, and discuss the characteristics of absorbable threads. Clear descriptions are then offered of the basic technique employed for thread lifting, as well as techniques applicable for each thread type and techniques specific to each anatomic area. Understanding is aided by the inclusion of an abundance of illustrations depicting anatomy and technique. Potential complications and their management are systematically explained, and a new approach to outcome evaluation is also presented. The Art and Science of Thread Lifting will help plastic surgeons and dermatologists at all levels of experience to achieve the best possible outcomes in individual patients.

Radiological imaging is now accessible to a wide range of healthcare workers, many of whom are increasingly taking on extended roles. This book will equip all healthcare professionals, including medical students, chest physicians, radiographers and radiologists, with the techniques and knowledge required to interpret plain chest radiographs. It is not an exhaustive text, but concentrates on interpretive skills and pattern recognition – these help the reader to understand the pitfalls and spot the clues that will allow them to correctly interpret the chest X-rays they will encounter in their daily practice. The book features over 300 high quality images, along with a range of case story images designed to enable readers to test and develop their interpretation skills. Interpreting Chest X-Rays is a handy ready reference that will help you to avoid making errors interpreting chest X-rays and decide, for example: * if a temporary pacing wire has been inserted correctly * whether the shadows you can see are real abnormalities * if all chest tubes and lines are located appropriately in an ITU patient * what further imaging may assist interpretation of an apparent abnormality * whether a post-surgical chest is significantly abnormal * what organism might be causing an infection * why a patient is short of breath * whether patient positioning accounts for an abnormal appearance on a chest X-ray * what impact radiographic technique has had on the appearance of pathology

Seldom does a book achieve status as a classic in its first edition, but The Art of Aesthetic Surgery by Foad Nahai has been hailed as a masterpiece since its inception. Reviews have been universally laudatory, and residents and experienced practitioners alike have embraced this work as the ultimate resource on all things aesthetic. Now, this landmark work has been totally revised and updated with over 40 new chapters (many with new authors) and every chapter has been revised to reflect the latest trends, techniques, and information. This three-volume set also includes seven DVDs with 24 operative videos. Comprehensive Coverage 93 chapters in three volumes cover the full range of cosmetic medical treatments and aesthetic operations. Topics include: Hair transplantation and brow lift Eyelid surgery Laser resurfacing and chemical peels Tissue fillers and fat grafting Rhytidectomy and face and neck lift Facial implants Rhinoplasty and ptoplasty Lip rejuvenation Breast augmentation, reduction, and mastoplexy Surgical, noninvasive, and minimally invasive body contouring Liposuction To address the modern physician’s need for business acumen as well as surgical skill, three chapters focus on practice management, ranging from practice model options, staff and financial management, marketing and communications, and legal issues. World-Renowned Authors Dr. Foad Nahai is an acknowledged leader in aesthetic surgery. He has personally written a third of the chapters for this three-volume work. His contributors, representing the "who’s who" of aesthetic surgery, provide detailed accounts of their techniques for the different operations, as well as the planning process so crucial to producing excellent results. Help with Decision-Making Of particular note are the clinical decision-making chapters authored by Dr. Nahai. This invaluable insight provides readers with a unique overview of the various options for each problem, along with his preferred solutions. Complete with algorithms and case studies, this problem-solving feature offers the expert guidance necessary to sort through options, understand their advantages and limitations, and make the best choice for each patient. Necessary Anatomy Key chapters introducing each major anatomic region or topic area focus on applied anatomy and provide essential information that the surgeon needs to know to execute these surgical maneuvers safely and effectively. Reliable Format This new edition maintains the same features that made the previous edition so popular, including beautiful medical illustrations, large type for readability, and a consistent, comprehensive approach. The semi-atlas format features the applicable images located next to legend text for enhanced clarity.

The book brings together and reinterprets all available information about the principles and methods of skin rejuvenation with PDO threads; contains updated knowledge about the anatomical and functional features of the skin, its aging types and up-to-date rejuvenation methods. The principles and techniques of PDO-threads insertion developed by the author of the book are based on multiple years of experience, with respect to characteristics of the European face morphotype. This edition includes the description of new skin rejuvenation techniques with the help of PDO cog threads. The book will help dermatologists and plastic surgeons to introduce this technology into their skin rejuvenation practice and achieve maximum results with minimally invasive methods. For beginners, the publication will serve as a valuable guide. Acknowledgements The author expresses her deep recognition to Galina Nazariants who have a major work in translating. Thanks to the Art Director of the book Elena Denisova.

This highly illustrated book describes how to perform dermal filler procedures in a way that simultaneously takes into account esthetic and safety aspects in order to achieve optimal outcomes in individual patients. After discussion of filler materials and design considerations, the relevant basic and clinical anatomy is described, drawing on cadaveric examinations and imaging in living subjects. Step-by-step instruction is then provided on how to identify a safe injection plane and on injection using the pinch technique. The coverage includes guidance on injection procedures specific to different sites. A thorough and systemic description of potential side effects of filler injection, and the management of complications is also presented. The Art and Science of Filler Injection equips the reader with a sound knowledge of all aspects relevant to the achievement of pleasing esthetic results without side effects and will be of value for practitioners at all levels of experience.

This unique book details advanced techniques in lipoplasty and autologous fat grafting for high-definition body sculpting. Clear step-by-step explanations of techniques are accompanied by numerous color illustrations and photographs. The first section includes chapters on surface and muscular anatomy, anesthesia, assessment, technologies for ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty, and postoperative care. High-definition sculpting of the male and female abdomen, trunk, back, chest, and upper and lower limbs is then described in detail, and clear instruction is provided on autologous fat grafting for contouring the buttocks, breasts, and pectoral areas. The book will provide a fascinating insight into the art and practice of high-definition body sculpting for all surgeons who perform lipoplasty and body contouring techniques. It will also serve as an ideal aid for all practitioners who are pursuing workshops and practical training in this exciting new area of aesthetic surgery.

Although non-functional, the chin plays an important role in facial esthetic, balance and beauty. This book provides a practical, easy to follow approach to the clinical and cephalometric evaluation of the human chin. The importance of the role of the three dimensional morphology of the chin, in relation to overall facial esthetics is highlighted as part of the systematic evaluation of dentofacial deformities. The surgical planning and techniques for the correction of deformities in the lower famial third, including tips and traps, serve as a guide, for not only residents and beginning surgeons, but also as a helpful resource for experienced surgeons.Dr. Reyneke holds numerous professorships in Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery internationally, including the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, ZA, University of Florida, US, University of Okalahoma, US, and University of Nacional Autònoma de Mexico, San Salvador, MX. He was appointed an extraordinary professor at the University of the Western Cape, ZA (2014), awarded the Fellowship in Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery (2003) by peer review in the College of Medicine of South Africa, and obtained his PhD at the University of Tampere, FI (2006). With a passion for Orthognathic and Reconstructive facial surgery, Johan has presented numerous courses and lectures on the subject on every continent, including presenting the Presidential lecture at the 21st Intl Conference of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Barcelona (2013). The author of more than 93 papers in refereed journals and chapters in several well-known textbooks on Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, he has also published several texts, including, Essentials of Orthognathic Surgery, the 2nd Edition of which became available in 2010. He has served on the Exec. Committee (1984-2000) and as President (1994-1998) of the South African Society of Maxillofacial & Oral Surgeons, as President of the College of Maxillofacial & Oral Surgeons of South Africa (2008-2011), on Editorial boards for international journals, and has performed more than 8,950 orthognathic surgical procedures in his 41-year career. His professional awards are too numerous to mention, and amazingly, amidst all this, he finds leisure time to spend on his other passions, art and golf. There is surely no one more qualified to present this new volume than Dr. Johan P Reyneke.