Product Description This handbook provides practical guidance to the general surgeon with limited experience in the field of plastic surgery, who may be called upon to undertake plastic surgery. If there are no plastic surgeons in the close vicinity, as is often the case in need-based countries or in the more remote parts of developed countries, the decision to operate or refer to a plastic surgeon is often difficult. It is hoped that with the information given in this book, the general surgeon will be able to make the right decision. Most of the conditions described are universally seen. The inclusion of a particular topic depends mainly on the frequency with which the condition is seen in general practice and the facility with which it can be tackled by a general surgeon. In order not to confuse the reader, only important principles have been defined and one or two well tried and safe methods of treatment are described for each condition. Each surgical procedure is described with the help of simple, clear illustrations and photographs.