here are a curated list of links to books and videos to help you in your plastic surgery journey. if you are viewing this on a mobile device, do scroll sideways on the tables below to discover hidden columns.
BOOKS(Open access)
General Plastic Surgery
- Bone Grafting
- Current Concepts in Plastic Surgery
- Issues in Flap Surgery
- Minimally Invasive (MI) Orthognathic Surgery
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery (Historical: 1911)
- Selected Topics in Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
- Short Notes in Plastic Surgery
- Skin Grafts – Indications, Applications and Current Research
- Skin Grafts for Successful Wound Closure
- Textbook of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Textbook on Scar Management
Aesthetic Surgery
- Body Contouring
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Enhanced Liposuction
- Miniinvasive Techniques in Rhinoplasty
- Rhinoplasty
- The Art of Body Contouring
Breast Surgery
Cleft, Craniofacial & Maxillofacial Surgery
- A Textbook of Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Cleft Craft: The Evolution of Its Surgery—Volume I: The Unilateral Deformity
- Cleft Craft: The Evolution of Its Surgery—Volume II: Bilateral and Rare Deformities
- Cleft Craft: The Evolution of Its Surgery—Volume III: Alveolar and Palatal Deformities
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery – Orthognathic and Orthodontic Techniques
- Current Treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate
- Designing Strategies for Cleft Lip and Palate Care
- Maxillofacial Surgery and Craniofacial Deformity
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for the Clinician
Open Library
University of Miami School of Medicine, Calder Medical Library
Clinical Examination
- Clinical examination in Plastic Surgery (in progress)
Historical
VIDEOS
| Channel | Author | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetic Surgery Journal | Aesthetic Surgery Journal | Aesthetic |
| American Association of Plastic Surgeons | American Association of Plastic Surgeons | Lectures on various topic, interviews |
| American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) | American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) | Mixed |
| Avijit Plastic Surgery | Avijit Sarkar | Mixed |
| Bauback Safa | @baubacksafa1478 | Mixed, webinar collections |
| British Society for Surgery of the Hand | British Society for Surgery of the Hand | Hand Surgery |
| CMC Foundation – STEPS | CMC Foundation | Podiatric Surgery |
| devendra kumar gupta | @devendrakumargupta9780 | Mixed |
| Dr Hardeep Aulakh | @drhardeepaulakh | Mixed |
| Dr Thomas McClellan | Tom McClellan | Hand Surgery |
| Dr. Laurent Ganry | Laurent Ganry | Flaps |
| Dr. Steven Pearlman | Steven Pearlman | Aesthetic |
| DR.M BHANU MURTHY | M. Bhanu Murthy | Mixed |
| Dr.P S | @DrPS13 | Mixed resource with hand drawn images |
| Gianfranco Frojo | Gianfranco Frojo | Mixed |
| GK Hand Surgery | G Karthikeyan | Hand Surgery |
| Hand Surgery International | Hand Surgery International | Hand Surgery |
| Hand Surgery Resource | @HandSurgeryResource | Hand Surgery |
| Hand TV | Leo | Microsurgery |
| International Society of Craniofacial Surgery | International Society of Craniofacial Surgery | Craniofacial Surgery |
| JCLPCA Channel | Journal of Cleft Lip Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies | Cleft & Craniofacial, Journal Channel |
| Jp Hong | Joon Pio Hong | Mixed, Flaps |
| LASER-IPL Guys | Mike Murphy | Laser details and physics |
| Le Pondy Plastic Cum Cosmetic Surgery | A.Vaithiswaran | Flaps |
| Little Arms: a resource for parents and physicians | Dan A. Zlotolow Scott H. Kozin | Hand Surgery |
| London Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Ltd | Dariush Nikkhah | Mixed |
| Lymphatic Education & Research Network (LE&RN) | @LymphaticnetworkOrg | Lymphatic |
| Master Series: Microsurgery for Residents | @masterseriesmicrosurgeryfo4099 | Mixed |
| MicroShure Microsurgery | Sandra Shurey | Microsurgery |
| Nabi podcast series | @Nabipodcastseries | Burns |
| Nirmala Subramanian | Nirmala Subramanian | Oculoplastic surgery |
| Pang Yun-Chou | Pang-Yun Chou | Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery |
| Plastic Surgery Education | Nikhil Panse | Mixed |
| Plastic Surgery Illustrated | @dr.sudiptabera | Illustrated description of flaps |
| Plastiquest – A compendium of Case Discussions | Dr Sundeep Vijayaraghavan Dr Radhakrishnan Dr Palukuri Lakshmi (Osmania) | Mixed, Excellent resource for residents, Case discussions |
| prashant Moon | Prashant Moon | Mixed |
| Prof. Dr. Serdar Nasır | Prof. Dr. Serdar Nasır | Mixed |
| PRS Global Open | @PRSGlobalOpen | Journal channel, Mixed |
| PRSJournal | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal | Journal channel, Mixed |
| Plastic Touch | @plastic.touch | Multiple short animation videos |
| PULM Talks | Dr Francisco Soldado | International webinars on pediatric hand and orthopedics |
| Pulvertaft Videos | Pulvertaft Hand Centre | Hand Surgery |
| Smile Train Programs | Smile Train | Cleft care and community videos |
| Stoke Mandeville Plastics | James K Chan | Mixed, Webinars |
| Stryker Surgical Video Library | Stryker | Craniomaxillofacial videos |
| The Loupe Podcast | Morgan Martin, Greta Davis | Mixed, Podcast |
| thePlasticsFella | P’Fella | Mixed, Collection of academic stuff |
| TheHandSociety | American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) | Hand Surgery |
| Victor Volovici | Victor Volovici. | Microsurgery |
| WUSTL Learn Surgery | Susan Mackinnon | Nerve Surgery |
Additional Resources
| Channel | Author | Links |
|---|---|---|
| nabil ebraheim | @nabilebraheim | Brachial plexus playlist Upper Limb Conditions Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
WEBSITES
| URL | Description |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM) | A leading global organization dedicated to the education and training of physicians in the field of Aesthetic Medicine. Founded in 1999, AAAM offers extensive hands-on training and a Board Certification program recognized worldwide. |
| Craniomaxillofacial Training and Education | Stryker offers Craniomaxillofacial Training and Education programs designed to advance surgical techniques. As a healthcare professional, you can benefit from their specialized educational experiences. |
| EyeRounds.org | A collection of oculoplastic videos |
| HAND.e | Hand.e is an free educational platform launched by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) offering a vast collection of peer-reviewed hand surgical videos and resources for upper extremity providers |
| Handthology by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) | A comprehensive resource for hand, wrist, shoulder, and upper extremity surgery. It features the full text of the ASSH Textbook, chapter summaries, anatomical insights, videos, images, peer-reviewed articles, and structured lesson plans curated by top surgeons. |
| Hand Surgery Resource | The Hand Surgery Resource, now integrated with the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand (IFSSH), offers comprehensive and free educational content on hand surgery. This includes the Hand Surgery Source, Hand Surgery Primer, informative YouTube videos, and podcasts, making it an invaluable resource for professionals and students globally. |
| HMP Education | HMP Education, a division of HMP Global, is renowned for its high-quality Continuing Education (CE) offerings, including notable programs like Psych Congress and the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care. |
| iBreastBook | Site dedicated to providing comprehensive resources on Breast Cancer, Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, and Reconstruction. It’s edited by Yazan Masannat and serves as an open access platform, featuring a variety of educational materials including videos from the iBreastbook project, tutorials, lectures, and the latest updates on relevant conferences and courses. |
| IFAAS INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP IN ADVANCED AESTHETIC SCIENCE | Website covers an extensive array of training topics across Regenerative Medicine, Aesthetic Surgery & Cosmetic Dermatology and fellowships on payment basis |
| The International Lymphoedema Framework | A non-profit organisation that works to uphold the philosophy of the lymphedema management. Website showcases publications and webinars on lymphedema |
| International Microsurgery Website | A website developed from International Microsurgery Club (IMC), an online educational platform for microsurgeons around the world. IMW provides various resources and services for microsurgeons, such as online courses, webinars, case discussions, journal clubs, live surgeries, workshops, conferences, and more. |
| IMCAS Academy | IMCAS Academy is a comprehensive platform for professionals in dermatology, plastic surgery, and medical aesthetics, offering a community of over 30,900 physicians. It provides a wealth of learning resources, including 1,665 courses and 9,164 lectures, with the ability to track progress and engage in discussions with peers worldwide. |
| Lymphatic Education & Research Network (LE&RN) | The website of an internationally recognized non-profit organization founded in 1998 to fight lymphatic disease (LD) through education, research, and advocacy. Lymphatic diseases include lymphedema (LE), lipedema, and lymphatic anomalies. |
| MI4 | The MI4 microsurgery laboratory and programme is a cost-effective, self-sufficient training system designed to enhance microsurgical skills in a safe environment. |
| Microsurgeon.org | Atlas of microsurgery Technique and principles |
| Mike Murphy’s Blog | An interesting blog detailing laser physics and laser tissue interactions |
| Plastic Surgery Education | An online platform dedicated to enhancing the learning experience in the field of plastic surgery. It offers high-quality surgical videos that are structured and focused, providing clear views of the anatomy and detailed explanations of procedures. Users have to purchase courses |
| Reconstructive Microsurgery European School (RMES) | The Reconstructive Microsurgery European School (RMES), affiliated with the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), is a premier institution dedicated to advanced microsurgical training. It aims to equip students with the necessary skills for specialties like plastic surgery through intensive laboratory practice. |
| Smile Train Virtual Surgery Simulator | An innovative online platform designed to train surgeons in cleft lip and palate repair techniques through interactive 3D simulations and live surgical videos. It offers detailed descriptions, audio chapters, and expert tutorials to enhance the learning experience. Additionally, the simulator includes a quiz engine to test users’ knowledge. |
| The Resident Review Podcast | The Educational Podcast provides high-yield content for plastic surgery preparation, including cases, exams, and clinical practice. The Quick Hits segment reviews test questions and topics for the plastic surgery in-service exam or written boards. Expert interviews feature discussions with faculty and surgeons sharing advice for learners at all levels. Additionally, there are segments called Flap Cast & Microsurgery Masters that discuss common flaps and innovative topics in microsurgery, as well as Back to Basics. |
APPS
| App | Description |
|---|---|
| Burnaid | App designed to assist healthcare professionals in managing burn patients. |
| Crisalix | A paid app that allows plastic surgeons to educate patients by creating 3D models of their face and body to simulate plastic surgery. |
Most of the educational resources curated here are available for free of cost to the user. Also check out the websites of societies mentioned here for more educational materials.
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