Large multianchor, absorbable monofilament sutures can safely and effectively enhance results of conservative lifts, with remarkable elevation of the mid-face not achievable with simple SMAS flaps. These suspension sutures can easily and safely achieve impressive, though relatively short-term results, with a minimal incision, "no-skin-excision" technique.

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The understanding of cervicofacial anatomy, and of the physiologic and anatomic changes that occur with the aging process, has vastly increased over the past three to four decades. This knowledge has led to more logical approaches to face-lift surgery. Vastly different than most other surgical domains, cervicofacial rhytidectomy is a cosmetic procedure. Face-lift surgery is driven not just by the ultimate result, but also by patient-driven economic factors of cost and recovery time. General resistance by patients to what they perceive as more invasive procedures often also plays a significant role in planning procedures.

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The books will be forwarded from the academy office to me. I will send books submitted for review to reviewers currently enrolled in appropriate surgery fellowship programs. Both the fellow and their program advisor will review each book and be acknowledged on the book review. Finally, once the review is published in The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, the book itself will be deposited in the library of the institution providing the reviewer to be used by future students and fellows. Books that are received, but not reviewed, will be listed as such in the book review section of the journal. Unsolicited book reviews to be considered for publication should be sent to the attention of the Managing Editor, Melissa Rodenbeek at 810 East 10th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. The review will be logged into the manuscript tracking process and sent to me for review prior to publication. Thank you for contributing your work to our journal.