Description

This edition of Principles of Facial Reconstruction: A Subunit Approach to Cutaneous Repair offers a visually rich and practical guide to soft-tissue reconstruction from leaders in the field. The book focuses on moderate-sized facial defects and provides clear, evidence-based techniques that simplify flap design based on location and subunit. Updated content and new images build on the strengths of earlier editions while keeping the format straightforward and accessible.

The opening chapters review the biomechanics and physiology of soft tissue, then cover the fundamentals of wound closure, healing, grafts, and flaps. Seven anatomic chapters follow a consistent structure, starting with a brief overview of the regional anatomy and moving directly into focused descriptions of surgical approaches for the relevant subunits. The final chapters explain free flap options and graft harvesting techniques.

The layout allows readers to quickly identify the most dependable reconstruction choices for the scalp, forehead, eyes, nose, cheeks, ears, lips, and chin.

Key features include:
• Practical insights from experienced surgeons who specialize in facial defect reconstruction
• Full-color clinical photos and roughly five hundred detailed illustrations that clarify essential concepts
• Decision-making algorithms based on facial units to help select the most suitable flap or graft for each case

This reference is ideal for plastic surgeons, otolaryngologists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, dermatology trainees, and any surgeon working in facial reconstruction who wants a clear, reliable, and well-illustrated guide.