Subcutaneous Hydrocarbon Protheses (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Kolle, Frederick Strange

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1334279829 ISBN 13 : 9781334279829

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Advancing facial restoration with injections of vaseline and paraffine, this practical historical guide compiles cases and techniques from early 20th-century surgeons.

It presents the evolution of subcutaneous hydrocarbon prostheses, including the Gersuny method and its refinements, with an emphasis on real-world results and careful patient selection.

Readers will find a clear overview of indications, precautions, and procedural steps, drawn from analysis of numerous operations and the author’s own experience. The text explains how different melting points and injection mixtures were used, how to manage tissues and masses, and how to avoid common complications. It also offers a region-by-region classification of facial deformities and guidance for tailoring treatment to individual needs.

• Historical context for early cosmetic injections and the main techniques discussed.
• Practical guidance on patient selection, consent, and managing expectations.
• Step-by-step notes on subcutaneous dissection, injection, moulding, and post-procedure care.
• Regional deformity classifications and how they inform treatment decisions.

Ideal for readers interested in the history of cosmetic surgery, as well as clinicians seeking a foundational reference on subcutaneous prostheses and their applications.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1334279829
• ISBN 13: 9781334279829
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 186
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