Plastic Surgery: Its Principles And Practice (1919)

Plastic Surgery: Its Principles And Practice is a comprehensive book written by John Staige Davis in 1919. The book covers various aspects of plastic surgery, including the history of the field, surgical techniques, and principles of plastic surgery. The author also discusses the importance of patient selection and the psychological aspects of plastic surgery.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a specific aspect of plastic surgery. The first section covers the history of plastic surgery, from ancient times to the present day. The second section discusses the principles of plastic surgery, including wound healing, tissue repair, and scar formation.The third section covers surgical techniques, including skin grafting, flap surgery, and tissue expansion. The author also discusses the use of anesthesia and pain management during plastic surgery procedures.The fourth section focuses on specific areas of the body, including the face, nose, ears, and breasts. The author provides detailed descriptions of surgical techniques used in each area, along with before and after photographs of actual patients.The final section of the book covers the psychological aspects of plastic surgery, including patient expectations, body dysmorphic disorder, and the ethical considerations of the field.Overall, Plastic Surgery: Its Principles And Practice is a comprehensive guide to the field of plastic surgery, written by an expert in the field. It provides detailed information on surgical techniques, patient selection, and the psychological aspects of plastic surgery, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in this field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.