This inspiring text, containing abundant illustrations, offers readers an overview of the latest findings in plastic and aesthetic surgery. Leading plastic surgeons from around the world contribute their most up-to-date research results and experiences in their area of expertise. It is a visionary text, with pioneers sharing their innovations with the reader, many of which have not been published before. Moreover, it is a hands-on manual offering an insight into new developments, tricks and refinements in the field.

Rediscovering the Wheel: Using the Past to Influence the Future

Factors that Influence the Plastic Surgeon to Innovate or Accept or Reject Innovations of Others
Research
Tissue Engineering and Plastic Surgery
The Bioengineered Organoid Skin in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Matrix Flaps - New Approaches to Flap Prefabrication: Experimental Data and First Clinical Applications
Low Level Laser Therapy and Phototherapy Assisted Hydrogel Dressing in Burn Wound Healing: Light Guided Epithelial Stem Cell Biomodulation
Artificial Nerve Conduits and the Role of Autologous Hair Follicle Stem Cell Derived Schwann Cells for Repair of Large Peripheral Nerve Gaps
Therapeutic Healing of Radiolesions by Autologous Lipoaspirate Transplant: A Process Mediated by Adipose-Derived Adult Stem Cells
Reconstruction
Neurotizations in Brachial Plexus Injuries: New Approaches
Nerve Reconstruction by Means of Tubulization
Recent Conclusions Regarding the Reconstructive Microsurgery of Peripheral Nerves
Long-term Results After Vascularized Joint Transfer for Finger Joint Reconstruction
Versatility of the Lateral Arm Flap
Three Tricks for Microvascular Fibular Grafting of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head
Application of Flaps for Coverage of Foot Wounds with Tendon and Bone Exposure Based on a Subunit Principle
Basic Techniques
The Use of Frogskin as a Biological Dressing for Temporary Cover of Burn Wounds
Wound Bed Preparation by Hydrosurgery
The Face
Advances in Understanding the Surgical Anatomy of the Face
In Preparation for Facial Transplantation
Reconstruction of the Head and Neck Area with Tissue Expanders
The Utility of Biomaterials in Reconstructive Facial Plastic Surgery
Innovative Techniques in Noma Reconstructive Surgery
Aesthetic and Functional Innovations in Jaw Reconstruction with Free Fibula Flap
Aesthetics in Cleft Secondary Treatment
Correction of the Nasojugal Groove
Contemporary Concepts for Correction of Neck Contour Deformities
Embracing the High SMAS for Facial Rejuvenation
Barbed Sutures in Aesthetic Facial Plastic Surgery: Evolution of Thought and Process
Forehead and Midface Endoscopic Surgery
Endoscopy of the Forehead: A Simple, Effective and Lasting Procedure
Baldness Surgery: Megasessions with Follicular Units
The Cantilever Rib Graft in Nasal Reconstruction
Nasal Tip Surgery in Primary Rhinoplasty: My Two Different Approaches with the Closed Technique
Refinements in Nasal Tip Surgery
The Breast
Breast Reconstruction with Deep Inferior Epigastric Flap: State of the Art and Practical Aspects
Back from the Future: Reappraisal of the Pedicled TRAM Flap in "Standard" Patients
Decision Making in Breast Reconstruction with Implants in Irradiated Patients: An Algorithm
Advanced Oncoplastic Breast Surgery: Evolution of Surgical Strategies
The Knife Marker
Breast Reduction with Ultrasound Assisted Lipoplasty
Vertical Mastopexy
Internal Pedicle Shaping to Improve Aesthetic Results in Reduction Mammaplasty
The Crossed Dermal Flaps Technique in Breast Reduction
Sagittal Reduction Mammaplasty
One-Stage Periareolar Breast Augmentation and Mastopexy for Tuberous Breasts and Mild to Moderate Hypoplastic and Ptotic Breasts
Mastopexy / Augmentation
Refinements in Breast Augmentation: How to Obtain Aesthetic and Natural Results
Breast Augmentation: Particular Pearls for the Subpectoral Technique
Transaxillary Subfascial Breast Augmentation: Optimizing Outcomes
Subfascial Breast Augmentation
Cohesive Breast Implants: A Significant Difference?
Liposuction
Liposuction in Arm Lymphedema Treatment
Glandular Shaving: A New Treatment Modality for Axillary Hyperhidrosis
Lipomioplasty with VASER: A New Approach to Body Contouring
Innovation in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Lipoplasty
Abdominoplasty and Body Lift
Adhesion Stitches to Avoid and to Treat Seroma
Lipoabdominoplasty
Lower Body Lift After Massive Weight Loss: Belt Lift.