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Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Series: Treatment of Leg Veins

  • 3rd Edition - March 2, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Murad Alam, Sirunya Silapunt
  • Language: English

Succinctly written and lavishly illustrated, Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology: Treatment of Leg Veins, 3rd Edition, presents up-to-the-minute, practical guidance on performing a… Read more

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Succinctly written and lavishly illustrated, Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology: Treatment of Leg Veins, 3rd Edition, presents up-to-the-minute, practical guidance on performing a full range of leg vein procedures. It focuses on procedural how-to's and offers step-by-step advice on proper techniques, pitfalls, and tricks of the trade―so you can refine and hone your skills and expand your surgical repertoire. In one concise, accessible volume, you’ll find the information you need to get the best results when performing ambulatory phlebectomy, sclerotherapy, foam sclerotherapy, endovenous ablation, laser therapy, and more.

Key features

  • Provides an in-depth understanding of the principles, mechanisms, and clinical applications of leg vein procedures, along with practical insights into treatment protocols, patient management, and emerging innovations in the field
  • Reflects recent advancements throughout, and includes three new chapters: Endovenous Cyanoacrylate Closure; Treatment of Venous Leg Ulcers; and Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy
  • Contains case studies with more before-and-after photos
  • Discusses common pitfalls and emphasizes how to optimize outcomes
  • Shares tips and tricks of the trade from practically minded, technically skilled, hands-on clinicians
  • 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
  • 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
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Readership

Dermatologists

Table of contents

Series Preface
Series Foreword
Preface
Dedication
Contributors


1 Venous Anatomy, Physiology, and
Pathophysiology

2 Presentations of Venous Disease

3 Patient Evaluation: History and Physical
Examination

4 Lower Extremity Ultrasound: Diagnostic and
Therapeutic Applications

5 An Overview of Therapy for Leg Veins

6 Sclerotherapy

7 Laser Surgery

8 Endovenous Thermal Ablation

9 Endovenous Cyanoacrylate Closure

10 Ambulatory Phlebectomy

11 Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy

12 Open Surgical Intervention for Superficial Venous
Incompetence

13 The History and Future of Vein Surgery

14 Compression Therapy

15 Wound Care for Venous Ulcers

Index

Product details

  • Edition: 3
  • Latest edition
  • Published: April 6, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Murad Alam

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.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Vice-Chair, Department of Dermatology; Professor of Surgery, Otolaryngology and Medical Social Services, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA

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Sirunya Silapunt

Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology (ABD), American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine (ABVLM), Registered phlebology Sonographer (RPhS)