Practical Facial Reconstruction: Theory and Practice, 2nd Edition

Practical Facial Reconstruction: Theory and Practice, by Andrew Kaufman, M.D., F.A.C.P, is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to facial repair that combines theoretical principles with practical surgical techniques. Designed for both novice and experienced surgeons, this fully updated second edition provides detailed guidance on evaluating defects, designing flaps, and executing repairs with optimal aesthetic and functional outcomes. Dr. Kaufman’s extensive clinical experience is distilled into pearls, tips, and key points that simplify complex reconstructive procedures.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of facial reconstruction for all major regions, including cheek, forehead, nose, lip, ear, and eyelid
• Step-by-step guidance on evaluating surgical defects, planning repairs, and executing procedures for optimal outcomes
• Expert tips and pearls from Dr. Kaufman to simplify and demystify advanced reconstruction techniques
• Extensive visual resources: hundreds of high-quality photographs, line drawings, and over 25 new procedural videos
• Wide range of techniques covered, including:
• Bilobed transposition flaps
• Helical rim advancement flaps
• Unilateral and bilateral rotation flaps
• Cartilage grafts on the nose
• Rhombic and melolabial transposition flaps
• Advancement flaps for nose, lips, eyebrow, and forehead
• Island advancement flaps
• Theoretical and practical framework for identifying defects and developing versatile reconstructive plans applicable beyond the specific cases in the book

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elsevier
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 16, 2025
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0443264376
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0443264375