Richard A. Pollock 2012 Anatomy and Operative Repair In the 10th and 11th centuries CE, buttresses able to bear immense stress loads were introduced, facilitating cathedrals, synagogues, and mosques of greater drama, size, and height. Triggered by the desire for massive roofs of limestone, mortar, and brick, the early engineering process was vetted over the many centuries of the Renaissance.

Edited by Matthew R. Idle Andrew M. Monaghan 2016 Cases with Expert Commentary The specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery has advanced dramatically over the last century, notably during periods of conflict. The additional surgical demands presented by war fuel the adage that ‘necessity is the mother of invention’. As we advance into the 21st century with the […]

Edited by Steven Fagien 2008 First, it is a true honor and privilege to have been asked by my mentor and friend, Allen Putterman, to continue his scriptural legacy with the opportunity to become the editor of Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery, beginning with this fourth edition. At first, I accepted the invitation with serious trepidation as I was unsure of […]

Morris E. Hartstein • Guy G. Massry John B. Holds Editors 2015 The goal of this book is to help surgeons perform more efficient, productive, and successful surgeries. By sharing our varied experiences acquired through years of practice, we hope this book will provide insights that can enhance surgical outcomes. In compiling this text, we solicited contributions from experts […]

Thomas C Spoor 2010 Over 50 years ago, three surgeons in New York—Byron Smith, Wendell Hughes, and Sidney Fox—working quite independently, realized that plastic surgery around the eye was different. The eye has special needs and should be treated in a special manner to protect its function. Since its inception two generations ago, oculoplastic surgery has constantly evolved.

KENNETH C. SHESTAK 2006 This book represents lessons learned during a career focusing on plastic surgery procedures on the breast. I am particularly indebted to Dr. Scott L. Williams for his friendship and for entrusting me with the care of so many of his patients at the outset of my career.

Mathew M. Avram 2015 Invasive and non-invasive body contouring