Plastic surgery : a problem based approach provides a problem-based approach to solutions for common scenarios in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery and serves as a practical guide to managing a plastic surgical case.This book outlines a pathway through management for the clinician, consisting of six phases :1) Recognition of the condition: facilitated by high quality images.2) General approach: provided by an opening “mindset” statement for the particular case. 3) Assessment: the critical aspects of the history and examination.4) Treatment: key decisions and key interventions.5) Management: post-intervention expectations.6) Evidence : the rationale behind the preceding treatment and an overview of any controversies.