Comprehensive Facial Rejuvenation: A Practical and Systematic Guide to Surgical Management of the Aging Face
May 2004
in “
Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery
”
TLDR The book is a detailed guide on facial rejuvenation techniques and is recommended for new facial plastic surgeons.
The document is a review of the book "Comprehensive Facial Rejuvenation: A Practical and Systematic Guide to Surgical Management of the Aging Face" by Edwin Williams and Samuel Lam, which provides a detailed overview of both surgical and non-surgical procedures for facial rejuvenation. It covers practice management issues such as business planning, staff leadership, and marketing, as well as patient communication, preoperative imaging, and office staffing. The book presents current techniques for facial rejuvenation, including rhinoplasty and hair restoration, and discusses nonsurgical options like soft tissue fillers, botulinum toxin, and cutaneous resurfacing. Despite rapid technological changes in the field, the comprehensive approach is deemed useful. The review also mentions two supplemental DVD videos that demonstrate key procedures. The book is recommended for young facial plastic surgeons starting their practice.