Atlas Of Cutaneous Aesthetic Surgery September 2001

Atlas Of Cutaneous Aesthetic Surgery
September 2001; 56.500 Ptas. / 339,57 €; 285 Pag. / 695 Illus.

Michael Kaminer, MD
Jeffrey S. Dover, MD
Kenneth A. Arndt, MD. All of SkinCare Physicians, Chestnut Hill, MA.

This comprehensive, practical, and superbly illustrated atlas covers a broad range of aesthetic procedures - both medical and surgical. Drs. Kaminer, Dover and Arndt, along with a team of respected leaders in dermatology, oculoplastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, anesthesiology and ophthamology provide in-depth descriptions of the world's most widely used procedures. More than 600 detailed line drawings and clinical photographs (400 in full color) clarify the nuances of techniques and provide step-by-step instruction.

Features

* Presents a thorough review of each procedure followed by a step-by-step description of how the procedure should be performed
Includes extensive information on how to perform laser procedures such as laser hair removal...laser treatment of vascular lesions...and more
Explores the management of the aging face as well as hair transplantation
Features detailed guidance on how to perform liposuction and Botox injections
Examines a wide spectrum of conditions that can benefit from cosmetic surgery
Includes chapters on photoaging and the psychosocial elements of cosmetic surgery
Discusses patient selection, pre- and post-operative care, and how to avoid complications
* Provides a literature review at the beginning of each chapter and extensive references at the end of each chapter
400 full-colour illustrations

Contents

I. EVALUATION OF THE COSMETIC SURGERY PATIENT
The History of Cosmetic Surgery * The History of Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery *
Evaluation of the Aging Face * Photoaging * Beauty and Society * Psychosocial Issues and Their Relevance to the Cosmetic Surgery patient

II. ANESTHESIA
Local and Regional * Office Based Sedation and Monitoring * Post Operative Pain and Nausea Management

III. COSMETIC SURGERY PROCEDURES AND TECHNIQUES
Topical Skin Care * Lasers in the Treatment of Vascular Lesions * Lasers in the Treatment of Pigmented Lesions * Laser Hair Removal * Liposuction * Botulinum A Exotoxin Injections for Photoaging and * Glycolic Acid and Chemical Peels * Laser Resurfacing Techniques * Blepharoplasty * Facelift Procedures and Jowl Management * Endoscopic Brow Lifts * Leg Vein Management: Sclerotherapy, Ambulatory Phlebectomy and Laser Surgery * Scar Management: Keloid, Hypertrophic, Atrophic and Acne Scars