Evidence-based cosmetic surgery

Evidence-based cosmetic surgery [E-Book] - 1 online resource. - Surgery--procedures, complications, and results . - Surgery--procedures, complications, and results series. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter I: Brow Lift; Chapter II: Blepharoplasty; Chapter III: Facelift; Chapter IV: Rhinoplasty; Chapter V: Mastopexy; Chapter VI: Breast Augmentation; Chapter VII: Breast Reduction; Chapter VIII: Liposuction; Chapter IX: Botulinum Toxin; Chapter X: Facial Fillers; Chapter XI: Body Contouring Using Implant Prostheses; Chapter XII: Hand Rejuvenation; Chapter XIII: Cosmetic Surgery in the Adolescent Patient; Chapter XIV: Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Appendix -- Levels of Evidence Rating Scale for Therapeutic Studies --Index.

Cosmetic surgery procedures are incredibly popular and a plethora of practitioners offer a tremendous diversity of procedures. However, much practice has been based on historical preference, tradition and non-evidence based decision-making. This book demystifies the decision-making process for common cosmetic surgical procedures by examining their evidence basis. Each chapter deals with a different subject of cosmetic surgery - facelift, breast augmentation, liposuction and so on - and investigates the formal evidence that exists for each. Should a surgeon be using drains after facelifts? What.

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