Main description:

Intended as a companion to the recently published, Evidence-Based Cosmetic Breast Surgery (978-3-319-53957-7), Evidence-Based Body Contouring Surgery and VTE Prevention once again concentrates on the science, relying on data rather than expert opinion. In his familiar detail-oriented style, Eric Swanson critically evaluates popular body contouring procedures such as liposuction, abdominoplasty, arm lifts, thigh lifts, and buttock fat transfer. The source material is published in the major peer-reviewed plastic surgery journals. The conclusions frequently challenge conventional wisdom.
Fat redistribution theory is dispelled. A unique chapter titled "The Metabolic Effect of Liposuction" reveals some surprising positive effects of liposuction. The limitations of alternative nonsurgical treatments are the subject of a chapter titled "Evaluating New Technologies." A novel chapter describes SAFE (Spontaneous breathing, Avoid gas, Face up, Extremities mobile) anesthesia as a replacement for traditional general endotracheal anesthesia - lowering risk, minimizing blood loss, and reducing recovery times.

The last two chapters will have many readers reconsidering traditional methods of venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention. Chapter 12 exposes the shortcomings of risk prediction methods and routine anticoagulation. The final chapter describes the use of ultrasound for VTE surveillance. These chapters will likely find an audience among surgeons from all specialties and anesthesiologists. For scientifically inclined readers, whether seasoned surgeons or residents, this unique resource may well lead to evidence-based changes in their practices.

Contents:

Table of Contents
Preface
1. Evidence-Based Medicine2. The Myth of Fat Redistribution3. Liposuction4. Metabolic Effect of Liposuction5. SAFE Anesthesia and Minimizing Blood Loss6. Abdominoplasty7. Thigh Lift and Surgery after Massive Weight Loss8. Brachioplasty and Hand Rejuvenation 9. Buttock Fat Transfer10. Calf Augmentation11. Nonsurgical Fat Reduction Methods12. The Limitations of Risk Stratification and Chemoprophylaxis13. Ultrasound in the Plastic Surgery Office, Patient Safety for VTE