Surgical Facial Rejuvenation
April 2009
in “
Dermatologic Surgery
”
TLDR The document concludes that the first book on mesotherapy lacks convincing evidence, the second book is good for beginners in facial rejuvenation, and the third book is valuable for understanding complications in skin surgery.
The document reviews three textbooks on different aspects of dermatologic surgery. The first book, "Mesotherapy and Lipolysis: A Comprehensive Clinical Approach" by Jacques Le Coz, discusses mesotherapy for various conditions, but the scientific evidence supporting the techniques is sparse and not mainstream. The reviewer, Dr. William P. Coleman III, remains skeptical of mesotherapy, noting that the book's attempt to justify the techniques with poor-quality scientific data is unconvincing. The second book, "Surgical Facial Rejuvenation" by William H. Truswell IV, covers facial lifting techniques, skin rejuvenation, soft tissue fillers, and hair restoration, among other topics. It is well-presented with excellent photographs but is considered more suitable for residents or beginners due to its broad yet superficial coverage of numerous procedures. The third book, "Complications in Cutaneous Surgery" by Hugh M. Gloster Jr., is praised for its comprehensive discussion of surgical complications, including acute emergencies, nerve injuries, wound problems, and cosmetic complications. Despite some poor-quality photographs, the book is deemed unique and valuable, with contributions from many prominent dermatologic surgeons.
