Cosmetic Dermatology : Requisites in Dermatology Series

by Alam, Murad

• ISBN13: 9780702031434
• ISBN10: 0702031437
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-12-01
• Publisher: SAUNDERS W B CO

Summary

Shape the future of dermatology by enhancing your knowledge with this innovative series! Consult with the experts in dermatology on their best practice approaches on cosmeceuticals, botulinum toxin, fillers, chemical peels, vascular and pigment lasers, ablative devices, nonablative light sources, tightening devices, hair transplants, liposuction, and advanced cosmetic surgical techniques. This title in the Requisites in Dermatology series is the perfect resource for quick reference and rapid review in cosmetic dermatology. It succinctly presents all of the most essential clinical and foundational knowledge you need for certification, recertification or practice. Plus, full-text online access lets you consult the book from any computer, download all of the images, watch online lectures, and much more. Expert discussions help you obtain the best results from today's most popular cosmetic approaches: cosmeceuticals, botulinum toxin, fillers, chemical peels, vascular and pigment lasers, ablative devices (including dermabrasion and plasma), nonablative light sources, tightening devices, hair transplants, liposuction, and advanced cosmetic surgical techniques. Full-text online access lets you consult the book from any computer, perform quick searches, download all of the illustrations, and clip content for download onto your handheld device. You'll also find online lectures from the chapter authors, self tests, additional downloadable figures, and other exciting materials. A highly user-friendly full-color format and a consistent chapter template guide you effortlessly through all the information you need to know about any topic. Full-color photographs help you visualize "before-and-after" appearances. Key Points call attention to the most important "takeaways" in each chapter. Abundant algorithms streamline diagnostic and therapeutic decision making. The book's compact size makes it equally convenient for reference in the office, clinic, laboratory, or break room. Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should online access to the web site be discontinued.

Table of Contents

Contributing authors	p. vii
Dedications	p. ix
Series foreword/preface	p. xi
Volume preface	p. xii
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Approach to the cosmetic patient	p. 1
Cosmeceuticals	p. 7
Botulinum toxin for cosmetic use	p. 35
Fillers	p. 59
Chemical peels	p. 81
Vascular and pigment lasers	p. 103
Ablative devices	p. 113
Nonablative laser and light sources	p. 131
Skin tightening with radiofrequency and other devices	p. 155
Hair transplantation	p. 187
Liposuction	p. 233
Advanced cosmetic surgical procedures	p. 259
Index	p. 271
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