
Atlas of Cosmetic Surgery
- 1st Edition - September 13, 2001
- Imprint: Saunders
- Authors: Michael S. Kaminer, Jeffrey S. Dover, Kenneth A. Arndt
- Language: English
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… Read more
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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 colour) clarify the nuances of techniques and provide step-by-step instruction.
- 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
Dermatologists, Facial Plastic Surgeons, Otolaryngologists and Ophthalmologists
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
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
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 13, 2001
- Imprint: Saunders
- Language: English
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Michael S. Kaminer
Affiliations and expertise
Skin Care Physicians of Chestnut Hill, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine (Dermatology), Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, NHJD
Jeffrey S. Dover
Affiliations and expertise
SkinCare Physicians of Chestnut Hill, Chestnut Hill, MA; Adjunct Professor of Medicine (Dermatology), Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, NH; Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology, Yale University School of MedicineKA
Kenneth A. Arndt
Affiliations and expertise
Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, Boston MA; SkinCare Physicians of Chestnut Hill, Chestnut Hill, MA
Director, SkinCare Physicians, Chestnut Hill MA USA
Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Yale Medical School
Adjunct Professor of Medicine (Dermatology), Dartmouth Medical School
Clinical Professor of Dermatology (Emeritus), Harvard Medical School