Translational Plastic Surgery provides a comprehensive overview reflecting the depth and breadth of the field of translational research focused on plastic surgery, with input from a distinguished team of basic and clinical investigators. The practical, straightforward approach helps the aspiring investigator navigate challenging considerations in study design and implementation. The book provides valuable discussions of the critical appraisal of published studies in translational plastic surgery research, allowing the reader to learn how to evaluate the quality of such studies with respect to measuring outcomes and to make effective use of all. - Focuses on the principles of evidence-based medicine and applies these principles to the design of translational investigations within plastic surgery - Provides a practical, straightforward approach that helps investigators navigate challenging considerations in study design and implementation - Includes valuable discussions of the critical appraisal of published studies in translational plastic surgery and provides specific examples from the recent literature