If your practice isn't as busy as it should be, if your phone isn't ringing enough, or not at all, if you're losing too much business to your competitors, if you get too many tire-kickers in your office, if you don't enjoy selling, or if you simply want more, then it will pay to read this book. Nick Dumitru has been helping practices surpass their competition for well over a decade. And his advice starts with one simple concept. Growing a practice is formulaic. It's simple and works every time -- provided you have a proven formula. This book is about that proven practice growth formula.

In response to rapidly increasing rates of obesity, bariatric weight loss surgeries have increased worldwide, reaching approximately 341,000 procedures in 2011. Bariatric surgery is a major medical intervention with the primary goals of chronically reducing excess weight loss, decreasing incidence and severity of obesity related co-morbidities, and overall improvement in quality of life. Despite widespread evidence of bariatric surgery effectiveness on excess weight loss and resolution of co-morbidities, the effects of weight loss surgery on overall cardiorespiratory fitness and physical activity levels (two critical components of overall health) have yet to be defined. This book discusses the prevalence of bariatric surgery, as well as the complications and its impact on quality of life.

If your practice isn't as busy as it should be, if your phone isn't ringing enough, or not at all, if you're losing too much business to your competitors, if you get too many tire-kickers in your office, if you don't enjoy selling, or if you simply want more, then it will pay to read this book. Nick Dumitru has been helping practices surpass their competition for well over a decade. And his advice starts with one simple concept. Growing a practice is formulaic. It's simple and works every time -- provided you have a proven formula. This book is about that proven practice growth formula.

If your practice isn't as busy as it should be, if your phone isn't ringing enough, or not at all, if you're losing too much business to your competitors, if you get too many tire-kickers in your office, if you don't enjoy selling, or if you simply want more, then it will pay to read this book. Nick Dumitru has been helping practices surpass their competition for well over a decade. And his advice starts with one simple concept. Growing a practice is formulaic. It's simple and works every time -- provided you have a proven formula. This book is about that proven practice growth formula.

If your practice isn't as busy as it should be, if your phone isn't ringing enough, or not at all, if you're losing too much business to your competitors, if you get too many tire-kickers in your office, if you don't enjoy selling, or if you simply want more, then it will pay to read this book. Nick Dumitru has been helping practices surpass their competition for well over a decade. And his advice starts with one simple concept. Growing a practice is formulaic. It's simple and works every time -- provided you have a proven formula. This book is about that proven practice growth formula.

Being in the field of medicine and plastic surgery, I have realised just having knowledge and skills are not enough to be a successful plastic surgeon; you need to be a general surgeon, a doctor, and most importantly, a compassionate human being to be successful. You also need to be a good administrator, leader, businessman, and politician. You need to be a good teacher to continue the legacy. This is what I am striving to accomplish. My wish is that I will be able to follow my profession with dignity, sincerity, ethically and legally, and to teach the youngsters to do the same. This book is about a great discipline that is called plastic surgery. It is an intensely personal subject that causes a great deal of debate, often very emotional. More than any other branch of medicine, it is also surrounded by a dense, almost impenetrable fog of rumor, myths, and misconceptions. This book will educate you to understand what goes behind the scene. Not only that, but everything you need to know about the plastic and cosmetic surgery from choosing the right surgeon to avoiding disasters and getting the treatment you really need is here in the book.

Scarlet Roads presents the real experiences of Don Mangus in story form, where characters and places have been changed to protect the innocent. He challenges all religions to look into themselves and their own inequities, and ask how a Creator would give us a world of suffering and pain, agony and loss, love and rejection, and endless loneliness and regret. How could He or She allow such misery to exist? Throughout the surgical experiences, the reader will find humor intertwined within the tragedy.

This is an inspiring book which contains a compilation of women's stories who have triumphed though a diagnosis of breast cancer and who have had breast reconstruction. Their beautiful results are depicted in photos taken by Scott Walz. The book was written to raise awareness of the importance of breast reconstruction in breast cancer patients. The "Pearls" section describes how and why different methods of breast reconstruction are used to reconstruct an aesthetically pleasing breast with minimal downtime.

Football and Boobs: His Playbook for Her Breast Implants is a relationship book for men and their women who want breast augmentation. It helps her communicate with him and helps him understand: * Why she wants breast augmentation surgery * How implants might affect her physically, mentally, emotionally, & financially * How new breasts might affect their relationship * How he can help her make the decisions about, prepare for, and recover from the surgery. And it does it all in terms that men understand: FOOTBALL

The basis of practical work of Samarkand Inter-regional burn Centre and Burn department of RSCUMA and literary data, regulations of scientific and practical achievements in treatment of foot burns and their consequences have been analysed in this book. The problems and tasks in the field of scientific research and treatment of foot burns have been interpreted in detail and in consistency. Particular attention is paid to necrectomy, application of biological coverings, autodermoplasty. Treatment of thermic injuries of bones and joints, clinic and principles of elimination of different deformations, localised in the foot area, have been described. This book is of great interest among combustiologists, traumatologists, orthopedicts and surgeons, performing reconstructive surgery.

There hasn't been a book concerning "Microscopically Controlled Surgery" published and it is vital to publish a book that details all the different terms and methodology used in microscopically controlled surgery. The goal is to create a practical, concise and simple explanation of 3D-histology with workflows and detailed illustrative material for dermatologists. It is therefore designed to be a goal-oriented manual rather than an exhaustive reference work. It will provide the essential information for all working with patients undergoing this group of treatments.

The first edition of Perforator Flaps: Anatomy, Technique, & Clinical Applications was a bestseller that sold out of its initial printing. This new edition has been updated to include ten new chapters and extensive updates on all existing chapters. Many new developments have taken place in the field, including the use of local perforator flaps, including free-style propeller flaps as well as the distal-based sural flap, which is effective for the lower extremity especially when microsurgical skills are unavailable. The editors, leading reconstructive surgeons and pioneers in the field of perforator flap surgery, have assembled a group of world-renowned experts who discuss perforator anatomy and clinical indications for the use of these flaps. The book outlines techniques for flap harvest, from the most basic to the highly advanced. Accompanying the book are four supplemental DVDs that demonstrate actual operating procedures.

Cosmetic Surgery after Massive Weight Loss provides a comprehensive, practical and timely review of the latest techniques used to help postbariatric patients deal with redundant tissue after weight loss surgery. Bariatric surgery can bring long-term benefits in health and overall quality of life. But it is not without complications, including loss of skin tone, sagging fat and skin, and associated functional problems. This highly illustrated text offers authoritative guidance on the surgical management of these issues. The book opens with a description of surgical options for weight loss before summarizing the psychological evaluation and medical management of the postbariatric patient. Later chapters cover cosmetic surgical options by anatomic area before outlining new approaches to tissue transfer for cancer reconstruction, techniques to avoid unfavourable results, and medicolegal issues. *Provides a definitive go to' reference for trainees and practicing plastic surgeons *Covers all aspects of the management of postbariatric patients, from the options for weight loss surgery to the psychological needs of the patient *Gives practical advice on the approach to the patient, the formulation of individual treatment plans, and the avoidance of clinical complications

In the right hands, cosmetic or plastic surgery can become a work of beauty and a tremendous boost to a person's self-esteem. In the wrong hands, cosmetic surgery can become a powerful force to destroy one's self-esteem and any trace of confidence a person may have in the very core of his or her soul.

In The Ultimate Violation, author Kurtess Lief Scone tells the story of his life-his time suffering from rickets as a young boy; his adolescence; the role his relationship to Jesus Christ has played in his life; and his adulthood, during which, disliking his facial appearance, he underwent plastic surgery. In this memoir, he discusses the malpractice of his surgeon and being forced to deal with the negative consequences followed by mental and emotional issues related to abnormal cosmetic changes. Scone provides tools and strategies to help others find the right cosmetic surgeon.

The Ultimate Violation details Scone's journey to seek justice and overcome the embarrassment, shame, and humiliation he experienced at the hands of an unethical surgeon.

BOOK COMES WITH A DVD CONTAINING SURGICAL VIDEOS. Click here to view a sample video on YouTube. The goal of this book is to highlight areas from the broad spectrum of rhinology, beginning with the initial history and physical examination through the diagnostic work up, medical and surgical management and identification of potential pitfalls that may arise in order to minimize treatment failures. The authors of these chapters represent a generation of dedicated rhinologists who build upon the contribution to the field by pioneers in rhinology. They have provided their expertise and insight into common mistakes in order to aid the reader in improving treatment outcomes for their patients. FROM THE PREFACE Since the 1990s, the subspecialty of rhinology has evolved faster than any other area within otolaryngology. Only in recent history, the primary pathophysiology of chronic rhinosinusitis was be believed to be primarily a result of structural obstruction of the osteomeatal complex with subsequent bacterial infection. Treatment algorithms revolved around systemic antibiotics and medical failures were treated with removal of diseased mucosa using non-physiologic surgical approaches.We have now gained a better understanding of the heterogeneous nature of chronic rhinosinusitis and the complex interaction between local and systemic immunity, impaired mucociliary clearance and the potential role for a variety of external insults to include bacteria, fungi, and other noxious stimuli. While surgery still plays a major role in the treatment of inflammatory disease, it is now performed in a physiologic fashion and its role as an adjuvant to aid in the delivery of novel topical therapies is better appreciated. In parallel with technological advancements for use in inflammatory disorders, rhinologists pushed the envelope in the surgical treatment of neoplastic disorders of the skull base and paranasal sinuses. Minimally invasive approaches in collaboration with other specialities, notably ophthalmologists and neurosurgeons, have resulted in the nascent field of neurorhinology, which is still in its infancy and will undoubtedly continue to evolve. In spite of these tremendous advances in rhinology and greatly improved success, doctors are still faced with difficult patients and failures of standard approaches.If we do not learn from our failures, we are destined to repeat them. CONTRIBUTORS Nithin D. Adappa Rakesh K. Chandra Katrina Chaung David Chin John M. DelGaudio Richard Douglas Peter Earls Wytske J. Fokkens Joseph K. Han Richard J. Harvey Thomas S. Higgins Alexandra E. Kejner Randy M. Leung Lefteris Margaritis Ryan Manz Yuresh S. Naidoo James N. Palmer Michael P. Platt Alkis J. Psaltis Jeremy T. Reed Dan Robinson Luke Rudmik Raymond Sachs Rodney J. Schlosser Raj Sindwani Timothy L. Smith Zachary M. Soler Daniel Timperley Eric W. Wang Sarah K. Wise Andrew Wood Peter-John Wormald Bradford A. Woodsworth Adam M. Zanation

Behind the Mask, Beneath the Glitter is an intimate and entertaining work that lays bare Dr. Robin T.W. Yuan's contrarian philosophy regarding cosmetic surgery. Dr. Yuan goes inside-the-mind and behind-the-scenes of his cosmetic practice to reveal important concepts and misconceptions that drive this popular field. Of the book, plastic surgeon Dr. Joseph Murray, Nobel Laureate, says,""I read your book with interest and was impressed by your insight into the essence of Cosmetic Surgery.... You have led a remarkable life of experiences." Dr. Leon Morgenstern, Emeritus Professor of Surgery, UCLA, writes of Dr. Yuan's book: ..". interesting, literate, entertaining, informative and well-written... I got a great deal of pleasure reading them. There is much surgical and medical wisdom than just plastic surgery."

Dr. Stuart Linder, Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, specializes in body sculpting procedures in the heart of Beverly Hills, California.Dr. Linder has trained in both general surgery as well as plastic and reconstructive surgery and graduated from the UCLA School of Medicine. He has performed thousands of body sculpting procedures, emphasizing on breast augmentations, breast lifts, breast reductions, body contour, liposuctions and abdominoplasty procedures. He is world renowned for his work and body sculpting procedures.He appears monthly on television documentaries, educating the public on cosmeticsurgery procedures of the body. He stresses that safety is of the upmost importance and has a direct impact on the predictability of each patient's surgical outcome."The Truth about Plastic Surgery" was written in order to help the patient, female or male, make an educated decision when considering plastic surgery of the body. The intention of this book is to educate the public as to the qualifications of potential surgeons, their backgrounds, their experience and your expectations for realistic results. Throughout this book, Dr. Linder discusses the specifics procedures on patients from all walks of life, including some of Hollywood's rich and famous.We hope that this book will assist you in making intelligent decisions whenconsidering pursuing plastic surgery of the body.

There are books about penoplasty (penile enlargement) but none from men who have actually undergone the procedure. I have appeared on television and been interviewed in magazines about my operation.

Master Techniques in General Surgery: Breast Surgery is the first volume of a new series that presents common and advanced procedures in the major subspecialties of general surgery. The series is overseen by Josef E. Fischer, MD, editor of the classic two-volume reference Mastery of Surgery . Master Techniques in General Surgery: Breast Surgery is written by acknowledged master surgeons, emphasizes surgical procedures, and is lavishly illustrated with original full-color drawings. The contributors fully explain their preferred techniques in step-by-step, thoroughly illustrated detail, assess indications and contraindications, offer guidelines on preoperative planning, and discuss outcomes, complications, and follow-up. Coverage includes breast biopsy; lymph node mapping and dissection; partial mastectomy; mastectomy; extensive resections; breast reconstruction; and a significant oncoplastics section. Each chapter in each section focuses on one procedure. A companion website will offer the fully searchable content of the book, an image bank plus procedural videos.

State-of-the-art PRP and microneedling aesthetic procedures from internationally renowned experts Platelet rich plasma (PRP) and microneedling are two increasingly popular off-label modalities intended to harness the body's self-rejuvenation and repair abilities. PRP and Microneedling in Aesthetic Medicine is the most comprehensive, clinically informed resource available today on these two techniques. Internationally renowned, minimally invasive facial aesthetics experts Amelia K. Hausauer, Derek H. Jones, and a cadre of esteemed contributors have written the definitive guide on this topic. Readers will learn how to evaluate and critically appraise various approaches and leverage evidence-based methods to guide best practices. Divided into three parts, the first chapters on PRP and microneedling lay a solid foundation, covering basic science, mechanism of action, preparation, and practical considerations. Each chapter includes in-depth discussion, technical pearls, and practical tips for incorporating specific techniques into clinical practice. Part three focuses on special topics including applications and safety in skin of color, combination therapies, and managing complications. Key Highlights Applications for PRP including chronic wound healing, scars and scar revision, aesthetic rejuvenation and augmentation, and alopecia and hair restoration Microneedling for the treatment of acne and other scars, striae, melasma and dyschromia, skin rejuvenation, hyperhidrosis, and photodamage The concurrent use of PRP and microneedling; PRP and laser resurfacing, rhitidectomy, and ultrasound; and microneedling with radiofrequency and drug-assisted delivery About 100 images elucidate impacted anatomy and techniques; and 10 short online videos provide enhanced procedural guidance This is an essential resource for practitioners and training providers in dermatology and plastic surgery, particularly those specializing in facial and oculoplastic sub-specialties. It is a must-have for all aesthetic physicians seeking to expand their repertoire of minimally invasive facial surgery approaches. This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com.

For nearly two decades and two editions, Plastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery by John Bostwick III, MD, has been widely recognized as the definitive breast surgery reference for surgeons around the world. Filled with the best techniques and expert instruction, it has guided countless surgical professionals to better outcomes and, as a result, has given thousands of patients a better outlook on life.
Winner of both the American Medical Illustrator s Award and the American Medical Writer s Award for the best medical book, this remarkable book has been widely praised by reviewers and readers alike as the "Bible of Plastic Surgery of the Breast."
Completely Updated and Revised Under New Editorship
Now this masterpiece has been totally updated and revised under the skilled guidance of its new author/editor, Dr. Glyn E. Jones, a highly talented surgeon and a close, former colleague of Dr. John Bostwick, the original author of this work whose guiding spirit and philosophy still pervade its pages. This third edition, Bostwick s Plastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery, pays full deference to John Bostwick s enormous contributions to the field. Dr. Jones continues the honored tradition of this book, adding his own considerable expertise to this master work and providing a personal and practical approach to the topic. He is assisted by a select group of internationally recognized contributors. Together these leading surgeons share their vast experience and clinical insights in plastic surgery of the breast and bring you the latest techniques and developments in the field. The result is a virtual goldmine of valuable information, tips and tricks, and step-by-step operative detail with many new features added to make the book more valuable.
Comprehensive Coverage
Volume I begins with a section on fundamentals that includes basic chapters on the patient/surgeon relationship and applied anatomy and aesthetics. A new chapter has been added on decision making in implant selection, which updates the reader on device choices as well as their specifications, indications, advantages, and limitations with particular attention to the new cohesive gel offerings. Other chapters in this section focus on new techniques and concepts in breast imaging and the use of allograft materials in breast surgery. A new, cutting-edge chapter is included on fat grafting in the breast with a full exploration of its many applications. Chapters on augmentation, reduction, mastopexy, and aesthetic problems have been expanded and completely revised to reflect the newest aesthetic techniques and the current approaches of Dr. Jones and of contributing experts, Dr. Dennis Hammond, Dr. Elizabeth Hall-Findlay, and Dr. Gino Rigotti. An exciting new chapter by Dr. Peter Rubin thoroughly explores the hot topic of breast surgery in the massive-weight-loss patient with information on indications, choice of technique, step-by-step operative detail, and possible complications and their avoidance.
Volume II is dedicated to the difficult procedures and rewarding results that can be accomplished in breast reconstruction. It includes extensive information on the latest perforator flap (Dr. Peter Neligan) and oncoplastic techniques (Dr. Albert Losken), as well as new information on breast reconstruction after radiation, prophylactic mastectomy and BRCA patients, refinements in TRAM flap surgery, liposuction applications, free flaps, and much, much more.
Superbly Illustrated
The educational value of this two-volume work is enormously enhanced by the superb medical illustrations that grace its pages. This edition has beautiful new artwork that elegantly depicts important breast anatomy as well as the step-by-step surgical technique for each of the operations that are comprehensively described.
Now More than Ever, This Is the One Reference You Simply Must Own
Like the first two editions, this masterpiece is a must for any professional performing breast surgery. Its clear organization, generous use of illustrations, and surgical guidance will improve your outcomes with your very next case.
What s New in this Remarkable Third Edition?

Eight completely new chapters:

• Decision Making in Implant and Expander Surgery
• Fat Grafting to the Breast
• Technological Advances in Breast Surgery
• Breast Surgery After Massive Weight Loss
• Imaging of the Breast
• Breast Cancer and High-Risk Breast Disease
• Decision Making in Breast Reconstruction
• Oncoplastic Surgery

Major new sections on:

• Perforator Flap Reconstruction
• Vertical Mammaplasty with the Supero-Medial Pedicle Technique
• Cohesive Gel Implants
• Allograft Materials

What Remains the Same in this New Edition?

This magnificent book retains the format that made the first and second editions best sellers, including:

• Superb quality
• Semi-atlas format
• Personal and inviting writing style
• Consistent, comprehensive approach
• Focus on aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery
• Two-volume format

A star writer for the" New York Times "Styles section captures the follies, frauds, and fanaticism that fuel the American pursuit of youth and beauty in a wickedly revealing excursion into the burgeoning business of cosmetic enhancement.
Americans are aging faster and getting fatter than any other population on the planet. At the same time, our popular notions of perfect beauty have become so strict it seems even Barbie wouldn't have a chance of making it into the local beauty pageant.
Aging may be a natural fact of life, but for a growing number of Americans its hallmarks--wrinkles, love handles, jiggling flesh--are seen as obstacles to be conquered on the path to lasting, flawless beauty. In "Beauty Junkies" Alex Kuczynski, whose sly wit and fearless reporting in the" Times "has won her fans across the country, delivers a fresh and irresistible look at America's increasingly desperate pursuit of ultimate beauty by any means necessary.
From a group of high-maintenance New York City women who devote themselves to preserving their looks twenty-four hours a day, to a "surgery safari" in South Africa complete with "after" photographs of magically rejuvenated patients posing with wild animals, to a podiatrist's office in Manhattan where a "foot face-lift" provides women with the right fit for their $700 Jimmy Choos, Kuczynski portrays the all-American quest for self-transformation in all its extremes. In New York, lawyers become Botox junkies in an effort to remain poker-faced. In Los Angeles, women of an uncertain age nip and tuck their most private areas, so that every inch of their bodies is as taut as their lifted faces. Across the country, young women graduating from high school receive gifts of breast implants - from their parents.
As medicine and technology stretch the boundaries of biology, Kuczynski asks whether cosmetic surgery might even be part of human evolution, a kind of cosmetic survival of the fittest - or firmest? With incomparable portraits of obsessive patients and the equally obsessed doctors who cater to their dreams, "Beauty Junkies" examines the hype, the hope, and the questionable ethics surrounding the advent of each new miraculous technique. Lively and entertaining, thought-provoking and disturbing, "Beauty Junkies" is destined to be one of the most talked-about books of the season.