Facial Danger Zones

Staying safe with surgery, fillers, and non-invasive devices

Rod J. Rohrich, James M. Stuzin, Erez Dayan, E. Victor Ross, Rod J. Rohrich, James M. Stuzin, Erez Dayan

• Publisher: Thieme
• Year: 2019
• ISBN:
  9781684200047
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Medicina
• Subtopic: Chirurgia plastica e medicina estetica

The definitive one-stop reference on safely navigating highly complex facial anatomy

The primary goal of Facial Danger Zones: Staying safe with surgery, fillers and non-invasive devices is to help surgeons achieve optimal results and maximize safe outcomes for a wide array of facial cosmetic procedures. Authored by internationally renowned plastic surgeon Rod Rohrich and distinguished co-authors James Stuzin, Erez Dayan, and E. Victor Ross, this user-friendly book provides multidisciplinary insights and expert knowledge on intricate facial anatomy, navigating safe and dangerous facial zones, and the use of minimally invasive technologies.

The book is divided into three sections:

• Part one provides an overview of facial tissue anatomy and fat compartments, facial nerve danger zones, specific nerve branches, protective measures, and technical dissection considerations for safe facelift surgery.
• Part two covers fillers and neuromodulators with pearls and in-depth guidance on staying safe using six different facial danger zones.
• Part three details the safe use of energy-based devices such as ablative and non-ablative lasers, combination chemical peels, radiofrequency, and cryolipolysis.

Key highlights

• Superb facial nerve dissection safety tips for cosmetic procedures such as facelifts
• Facial danger zones and the prevention and consequences of injury graphically described through cadaver dissections, illustrations, and patient case photographs
• Visually-rich text describes how to safely and efficaciously administer lasers, chemical peels, noninvasive fat removal, and skin tightening devices
• More than 20 succinct videos posted online enhance understanding of various safe approaches

This remarkable resource is destined to be the trusted, go-to companion for trainee and veteran surgeons who specialize in plastic, facial plastic, dermatologic, oculoplastic, and head and neck surgery, as well as other practitioners who treat these patients.