Cosmetic Surgery, Second Edition

Expert, step-by-step guidance on cosmetic surgery and the management of cosmetic conditions

Kantor’s Cosmetic Surgery, Second Edition, provides comprehensive yet clear guidance on a wide range of surgical and non-surgical procedures while emphasizing core principles that can be broadly applied to patient evaluation and management.

Filled with more than 500 full-color illustrations and photos, the book shows you how to perform the latest and most in-demand surgical and non-surgical procedures in clinical practice. Each chapter features a chapter summary, beginner pearls, expert pearls, “don’t forget” tips, and pitfalls/cautions.
Kantor’s Cosmetic Surgery, Second Edition, is divided into four sections:

1.Fundamentals and Office-Based Procedures
2.Energy-Based Therapies
3.Surgical Procedures
4.Management of Cosmetic Complaints

Purpose-built for clinicians expanding their cosmetic surgery skill set, this edition adopts a streamlined bullet-point format for rapid reference and adds new chapters on rhinoplasty, abdominoplasty, and breast augmentation alongside blepharoplasty, facelift, and neck lift, helping you perform more procedures with greater confidence, precision, and safety.

Whether you are in training or have years of clinical experience, Kantor's Cosmetic Surgery is an indispensable resource for cosmetic surgeons across specialties—including facial plastic and dermatologic surgeons—as well as physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other aesthetic clinicians. It is also an essential review for those preparing for certification by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) and the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery (ABFCS).