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Atlas de chirurgie aesthetique plastique. An atlas of aesthetic plastic surgery
British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (1989) 21, 85-86 0 1989 The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 0266--4356x/89/0027-0085/$10.00
BOOK
Atlas
REVIEWS
de Chirurgie Aesthetique Plastique. An Atlas of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2nd Edition. By GUY JOST, FRANGOISLEGENT and ROBIN MOOKHERJEE. 1988. Masson, Paris. Price. FF 726.
This is the second edition of Guy Jost’s book published in French and English. In it he outlines the general principles and fundamental techniques in the pre-operative assessment, operative technique, post-operative management and complications of numerous, commonly performed aesthetic plastic surgery procedures. These include rhinoplasty, otoplasty, blepharoplasty, face lifting, mammoplasty and abdominoplasty. The Atlas is aimed at the trainee in plastic surgery. It is, however, not intended to be comprehensive and no references are included. Only one technique is described in each chapter as it is the author’s intention to be both ‘concise and precise’. There is no chapter on the psychological aspects of aesthetic surgery. The author emphasises throughout what he calls ‘the plastic method’ which is governed by the main principle of great respect for the integrity of the skin. This is especially important in aesthetic surgery where visible scarring may not be acceptable to some patients. He also emphasises the ‘preventive attitude’ where techniques are chosen to provide maximal protection from complications. This book is very well laid out with text on the one page with illustrations on the opposite page. The text is usually divided into two columns; French on the left and English on the right. The English is a literal translation of the French text and as such retains the rhythm and construction of the French idiom. This has the disadvantage of being more difficult to read in flowing English but the Francophile will delight in the French turn-of-phrase to emphasise a technical point. The photographs and line drawings are excellent throughout the text and the use of colour in some of the line drawings, especially on rhinoplasty, enhances the value of the diagrams. The modern trainee is subjected to large volumes of literature emanating from the New World, many of which advocate techniques which have not stood the test of time. It is both refreshing and delightful for the English reader to have a French view with an English translation available to him advocating techniques which are proven to be safe and effective. No plastic surgical trainee should fail to study this Atlas. It is also of great value to the practising aesthetic surgeon who can learn much from Guy Jest’s ideas. This Atlas is highly recommended as an important and significant contribution to aesthetic plastic surgery. J. H. GOLDIN
Review on the Proceedings of the International Congress on Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Technology 1983. Edited by B. F. CONROY. Copies available from Institute of Maxillo-Facial Technology. c/o Mr B. F. Conroy M.B.E., Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton, London SW15 5PN. Price Soft cover, f20.00. Hardback, &40.00. For those people who were privileged to attend this unique conference which was graced by the presence of her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester for the opening ceremony in the Royal College of Surgeons of England, this book will serve as a reminder of the excellent papers that constituted the proceedings of the Conference. This meeting came about as a result of the resolve of the officers of the Institute of Maxillofacial Technology who, in 1981, decided to organise an International Congress on Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Technology with a prime intention of concentrating on those areas where services are in need of improvement and greater understanding. Its aim was to produce an International Forum in which all members of the maxillofacial team could meet and discuss the problems in relationship to the prosthetic management of the patient with facial disfigurement from all points of view. It was appropriate, therefore, that this meeting coincided with the 21st Anniversary of the founding of the Institute of Maxillofacial Technology. There were two principle themes and two subthemes for the Scientific Proceedings of the Congress namely; 1. Craniofacial 2. Facial
implants
prosthetics
and implant
and prosthetic
materials materials
85
BOOK
Atlas
REVIEWS
de Chirurgie Aesthetique Plastique. An Atlas of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2nd Edition. By GUY JOST, FRANGOISLEGENT and ROBIN MOOKHERJEE. 1988. Masson, Paris. Price. FF 726.
This is the second edition of Guy Jost’s book published in French and English. In it he outlines the general principles and fundamental techniques in the pre-operative assessment, operative technique, post-operative management and complications of numerous, commonly performed aesthetic plastic surgery procedures. These include rhinoplasty, otoplasty, blepharoplasty, face lifting, mammoplasty and abdominoplasty. The Atlas is aimed at the trainee in plastic surgery. It is, however, not intended to be comprehensive and no references are included. Only one technique is described in each chapter as it is the author’s intention to be both ‘concise and precise’. There is no chapter on the psychological aspects of aesthetic surgery. The author emphasises throughout what he calls ‘the plastic method’ which is governed by the main principle of great respect for the integrity of the skin. This is especially important in aesthetic surgery where visible scarring may not be acceptable to some patients. He also emphasises the ‘preventive attitude’ where techniques are chosen to provide maximal protection from complications. This book is very well laid out with text on the one page with illustrations on the opposite page. The text is usually divided into two columns; French on the left and English on the right. The English is a literal translation of the French text and as such retains the rhythm and construction of the French idiom. This has the disadvantage of being more difficult to read in flowing English but the Francophile will delight in the French turn-of-phrase to emphasise a technical point. The photographs and line drawings are excellent throughout the text and the use of colour in some of the line drawings, especially on rhinoplasty, enhances the value of the diagrams. The modern trainee is subjected to large volumes of literature emanating from the New World, many of which advocate techniques which have not stood the test of time. It is both refreshing and delightful for the English reader to have a French view with an English translation available to him advocating techniques which are proven to be safe and effective. No plastic surgical trainee should fail to study this Atlas. It is also of great value to the practising aesthetic surgeon who can learn much from Guy Jest’s ideas. This Atlas is highly recommended as an important and significant contribution to aesthetic plastic surgery. J. H. GOLDIN
Review on the Proceedings of the International Congress on Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Technology 1983. Edited by B. F. CONROY. Copies available from Institute of Maxillo-Facial Technology. c/o Mr B. F. Conroy M.B.E., Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton, London SW15 5PN. Price Soft cover, f20.00. Hardback, &40.00. For those people who were privileged to attend this unique conference which was graced by the presence of her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester for the opening ceremony in the Royal College of Surgeons of England, this book will serve as a reminder of the excellent papers that constituted the proceedings of the Conference. This meeting came about as a result of the resolve of the officers of the Institute of Maxillofacial Technology who, in 1981, decided to organise an International Congress on Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Technology with a prime intention of concentrating on those areas where services are in need of improvement and greater understanding. Its aim was to produce an International Forum in which all members of the maxillofacial team could meet and discuss the problems in relationship to the prosthetic management of the patient with facial disfigurement from all points of view. It was appropriate, therefore, that this meeting coincided with the 21st Anniversary of the founding of the Institute of Maxillofacial Technology. There were two principle themes and two subthemes for the Scientific Proceedings of the Congress namely; 1. Craniofacial 2. Facial
implants
prosthetics
and implant
and prosthetic
materials materials
85