Books in the Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology series

Part of the practical and dynamic Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Series, Chemical Peels, 3rd Edition, brings you up to speed with today''s best uses of traditional and new acids for skin rejuvenation. This well-organized, superbly illustrated text covers every aspect of this must-know field, including patient evaluation, skin preparation, procedural technique from light peels to advanced deep peels, and managing complications. Dr. Suzan Obagi leads a team of global experts to offer evidence-based, procedural how-to''s and step-by-step advice on proper techniques, pitfalls, and tricks of the trade, so you can successfully incorporate the latest procedures into your practice. Features many new chapters dedicated to specific peels or skin conditions: trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels of the chest, neck, and upper extremities; peels as an adjuvant treatment of acne; chemical peels in male patients; several chapters on unique approaches to acne scars; a chapter on combining peels with surgical procedures; and several chapters on safely performing deeper, modified phenol peels. Covers new acid formulas, new peel types, and need-to-know procedures such as the combined Jessner-TCA-retinoid peel and how to vary technique for darker skin types. Features a well-organized format with key points lists, pearls, and case studies as they appear in practice. Includes many new images and procedural videos that depict exactly how to perform the techniques, allowing you to easily incorporate chemical peels into your practice and take your knowledge of chemical peels to the next level. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Offering a step-by-step, practical approach to this challenging area of dermatology, Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology: Lasers, Lights, and Energy Devices, 5th Edition, enables you to master the up-to-date cosmetic techniques that produce the superior results your patients expect. Edited by expert clinicians Drs. Elizabeth L. Tanzi, Jeffrey S. Dover, and Leah K. Spring, it provides an overview of the underlying scientific principles of lasers and lights in dermatology, as well as the latest treatment options-all abundantly illustrated and evidence based. A substantial video library demonstrating applications and technical aspects helps you successfully incorporate the latest procedures into your practice. Provides current, authoritative guidance on popular procedures including laser hair removal, tattoo removal, vascular lesions, pigmented lesions, non-ablative fractional laser rejuvenation, ablative laser resurfacing, tissue tightening, and body contouring. Contains five new chapters: Treatment of Skin with Intense Pulsed Light Sources, Radiofrequency Microneedling, Photodynamic Therapy, Muscle Toning and Contouring, and Treatment of Acne with Light and Energy-Based Devices. Features a greatly expanded video library with more than three dozen new videos, demonstrating modalities such as photodynamic therapy, IPL, radiofrequency microneedling, a wide range of lasers, and cryolipolysis. Covers special considerations when treating skin of color, as well as complications and legal considerations of laser, light, and energy-based treatments. Includes procedural how-to's, step-by-step advice on proper techniques, case studies, and pearls and pitfalls. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Offering a step-by-step, practical approach to this commonly performed cosmetic procedure, Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology: Botulinum Toxin, 5th Edition, enables you to master the up-to-date cosmetic techniques that produce the superior results your patients expect. Edited by expert clinicians Drs. Alastair Carruthers and Jean Carruthers, along with Jeffrey S. Dover, Murad Alam, and Omar Ibrahim, it covers the science behind these neuromodulators and their usage areas in cosmetic dermatology, as well as the latest treatment options-all abundantly illustrated and evidence based. A substantial video library demonstrating injection techniques helps you successfully incorporate the latest procedures into your practice. Provides complete, clear descriptions and rationales for injection placement for facial and neck rejuvenation and hyperhidrosis, including difficult areas like eyebrow shaping and treatment of masseter hypertrophy. Covers new developments in the field including new treatment sites, new methods of using the toxins, an upcoming topical toxin, and new longer-acting and shorter-onset, shorter-lasting toxins. Features high-quality images and 25 new videos demonstrating exactly how to perform injection techniques. Addresses the differences in doses and particular characteristics among different botulinum toxin preparations in every chapter. Includes procedural how-to's, step-by-step advice on proper techniques, case studies, contraindications and managing complications, and pearls and pitfalls.An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.If you encounter issues with your eBook please contact Elsevier eBook+ support via textbookscom.support@elsevier.com. Other recent titles in the Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Series: Soft Tissue Augmentation, 5th Edition [9780323830751] Lasers, Lights, and Energy Devices, 5th Edition [9780323829052] Hair Restoration [9780323829212] Cosmetic Procedures in Skin of Color [9780323831444]