Review of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: A Clinical Reference

The document is a review of the book "Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: A Clinical Reference, 4th ed" by Shaun Desai, which is a comprehensive guide to the subspecialty of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. The book, structured similarly to Raza Pasha's "Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: A Clinical Reference Guide," is well-received for its concise format, covering a wide range of topics across 54 chapters and 10 sections. It includes quick indexes, brief paragraph formats, bolded texts, well-organized tables, and original illustrations to effectively review major topics within the specialty, from cosmetic rhinoplasty to oncologic reconstruction. The text also covers nontraditional topics like ptosis evaluation and treatment, and global surgery, providing context and enriching the content. While the book could benefit from consistent in-text references and suggested readings for further study, it is considered an excellent resource for medical students, residents, and fellows, and a valuable addition to the literature on facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.