Cosmetic Dermatology

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Murad Alam, Hayes B. Gladstone, Rebecca C. Tung
Elsevier Health Sciences, 1 ene 2009 - 276 páginas
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.
 

Índice

Chapter 1 Approach to the cosmetic patient
1
Chapter 2 Cosmeceuticals
7
Chapter 3 Botulinum toxin for cosmetic use
35
Chapter 4 Fillers
59
Chapter 5 Chemical peels
81
Chapter 6 Vascular and pigment lasers
103
Chapter 7 Ablative devices
113
Chapter 8 Nonablative laser and light sources
131
Chapter 9 Skin tightening with radiofrequency and other devices
155
Chapter 10 Hair transplantation
187
Chapter 11 Liposuction
233
Chapter 12 Advanced cosmetic surgical procedures
259
Index
271
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Sobre el autor (2009)

Dr. Murad Alam is an author of over 250 scientific publications and is the Editor of Archives of Dermatological Research. He is the Associate Editor of JAAD; Lasers in Medical Science; Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology; the International Journal of Women's Dermatology, and he is the Assistant Editor of Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Alam is series co-editor of the Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology books and has overall edited 20 books. Dr. Alam is current President of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and an incoming member of the Board of the American Academy of Dermatology. He is also the vice-president of the Blade and Light Society, an organization of volunteer dermatologic surgeons who perform charitable mission work to treat skin cancers and train surgical dermatologists in underserved countries. Dr. Alam's clinical practice includes the treatment of skin cancer, as well as cosmetic dermatology, and laser surgery.

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