Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of the Abdomen

Alberto Di Giuseppe, Melvin A. Shiffman

Springer International Publishing, Nov 4, 2015 - Medical - 556 pages

This comprehensive book covers anatomy, recent techniques, postoperative care, possible complications and outcomes in aesthetic surgery of the abdomen. The extensive section on aesthetic procedures includes many important innovations in abdominoplasty. Detailed consideration is also given to the various potential complications, with guidance on their prevention, diagnosis, and management. The book is written by acknowledged experts in the topics on which they write. It will be of value for residents and fellows and more experienced surgeons in the fields of plastic surgery, general surgery, cosmetic surgery and general surgery.

About the author

Alberto Di Giuseppe, MD, has been Senior Registrar of the Plastic Surgery Department of the University of Ancona since 1982, and is also Associate Professor of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery at
the University of Oradea, Romania and Associate Professor of Surgery at the Lipoplasty University of Austin, Texas, USA. After obtaining his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at Bologna University, he attended the Schools of Specialization in Plastic Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery at Parma University, achieving board certification in both specialties. Dr. Di Giuseppe continued his training in England, serving as registrar and then senior registrar at the Plastic Surgery Center Mount Vernon Hospital of North Wood (Middlesex) and the Victoria Queen Hospital of East Grinstead (Sussex). Afterwards he attended the Hand Surgery Center at Utah University of Salt Lake City, directed by Prof. G. Lister. Dr. Di Giuseppe practices the full range of plastic surgery with an emphasis on aesthetic surgery, and has vast experience in all facial, aesthetic, and reconstructive procedures. He is a frequent invited speaker at major meetings in Europe (European Academy of Facial Surgery) and the United States (American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery).

Bibliographic information

• Title: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of the Abdomen
• Editors: Alberto Di Giuseppe, Melvin A. Shiffman
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Springer International Publishing, 2015
• ISBN: 3319200038, 9783319200033
• Length: 556 pages
• Subjects: Medical / Clinical Medicine; Medical / Surgery / Cosmetic & Reconstructive; Medical / Surgery / General