Neck Rejuvenation

Description

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.

Contents

Chapter 1: The Anatomy and Physiology of the Neck
Chapter 2: Evaluation of Neck Anatomy and Aging-Related Changes
Chapter 3: The Aging Neck: Patient Consultation, Physical Findings, and Technique Selection
Chapter 4: Preoperative Patient Evaluation
Chapter 5: Mixed Plane Rhytidectomy: The Superior Vertical-Vector Approach to Neck Rejuvenation
Chapter 6: Imbrication, Plication, and Wide Undermining Techniques
Chapter 7: Liposculpture of the Head and Neck
Chapter 8: Platysmaplasty Variations: Purse Strings, Slings, Non-Absorbable and Bioabsorbable Structural Techniques
Chapter 9: Direct Excision Techniques
Chapter 10: Techniques for the Difficult Neck
Chapter 11: Complications and Sequellae of Neck Rejuvenation Surgery
Chapter 12: LaserFacialSculpting, Laser Lipolysis, Smartlifting, and Other New Technologies for Rejuvenation of the Aging Neck