Meet Foundations
The only textbook that keeps you up-to-date after it's printed.
A physical textbook for trainees, residents & students. Seamlessly connected to live article updates & new clinical evidence.
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✅ 150+ topics you’re expected to master.
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✅ Essential exam tactics & clinical tips
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✅ Mapped specific to your curriculum.
Live Sync - the textbook that updates itself.
Each chapter links instantly to thePlasticsFella platform — so you always can check updates on articles, evidence and illustrations. No logins. No app. No wasted time. From paper to platform, instantly.
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1. Open the book
Flip to any topic - like burns, breast reconstruction, or limb trauma.
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2. Scan the QR codes
Scan the page's code to see updates, new visuals, or expert insights.
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3. Instantly Learn More
Clinical updates aren't optional. Now they're automatic
""Over 30,000 plastic surgeons & trainees trust The Plastics Fella every month. Foundations is what they asked for. Now it’s here”.
Dr ryan sugrue - Founder of the plastics fella
Everything you need. Nothing more.
Mapped to your international curriculum. Built to skip the fluff. Forget 900-page doorstoppers. Foundations cuts straight to what matters — what you’ll be tested on, and what you’ll do in theatre.
Collapsible content
Core Principles
Master the essential tools, techniques, and thinking behind every plastic surgery decision.
Skin, Soft Tissue & Burns
From wounds to skin cancers, learn high-impact principles for soft tissue management. Step through acute burn care, resuscitation, and long-term functional recovery.
Head and Neck
Gain surgical insight into facial anatomy, cancer resection, and reconstruction.
Breast
Understand reconstruction, augmentation, and pathology with surgical precision.
Upper and Lower Limbs
Confidently assess, diagnose, and treat nerve, tendon, and traumatic hand injuries. Cover trauma, infection, and reconstruction strategies that restore mobility and integrity.
Chest & Abdomen
Learn evidence-based approaches to chest wall, abdominal, and pressure wound repair.
Cosmetic
Get practical knowledge in surgical and non-surgical techniques that shape outcomes.
Paediatrics
Approach congenital, cleft, and craniofacial conditions with clarity and purpose.
Optimised for retention, not page count.
Built for fast recall, not passive reading. No walls of text. No wasted paragraphs. Just the essentials, when you need them.
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Short-form chapters
So you can review what matters — fast — even on call or between cases.
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Curriculum-mapped topics
So you focus only on what's tested — no filler, no wasted
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Clinical-first content
So you know what to do in theatre — not just what it's called in
Most textbook images decorate. Our AI Visuals teach.
Foundations uses AI to design custom illustrations that match how you learn and what you need to know. Every image is clear, contextual, and built to reinforce—not distract.
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For the Page-Flipping Purist.
Foundations Textbook
A modern plastic surgery textbook built for how trainees actually learn.
Covering 150+ curriculum-mapped topics — from Core Principles and Flaps to Head & Neck, Breast, Limbs, Burns, and Paediatrics — every chapter links to live updates on The Plastics Fella platform for the latest evidence, visuals, and clinical techniques. No app. No logins. Just scan and learn. Optimised for exam prep and theatre-ready knowledge, with concise chapters, AI-designed visuals, and instant QR access to evolving content.
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Questions?
When will i get my hands on this book?
All books are printed on demand specifically for your order. Printing typically takes around 72 hours (3 days) to complete.
Once printed, your book is shipped using the fastest available method for your region. Delivery time varies by location, but we aim to express ship all orders whenever possible.
Is this a physical or digital book?
It’s a premium softcover print edition — Crown Quattro size, matte finish.
Each chapter includes a QR code that syncs to live updates on thePlasticsFella.com website (launching soon)
What is the shipping cost?
We cover most of the cost, as nobody likes shipping fees! A small flat shipping fee applies at checkout — no matter where you are in the world.
Will I pay import tax?
In most countries, no. However, in rare cases, a small import fee may be applied by your local customs. This is out of our control, unfortunately.
What does the QR code do?
Each QR code links to a live page on thePlasticsFella.com — regularly updated with better visuals, insights, or techniques.
Who authored this book?
This is made by The Plastics Fella team. A group of individuals all over the world all with different experiences from experts, consultants/attendings, trainees and students. It's a team supported by you.