Technological advances and inventive dermatologistscontinually increase the therapeutic options for dermatologicalprocedures

The skin is strong yet fragile. It protects but is easilydamaged. Repairing this damage effectively but with the minimalscarring for patients presents many challenges.

Dermatologic Surgery – Step by Step enables you tolearn the techniques needed for the successful implementation ofproven skin-repair procedures in your practice. The stellarinternational cast of authors gently guide you through:

• Pre-operative preparation
• The techniques and approaches for each procedure
• Post-operative care and follow-up

They alert you to potential complications and advise on howthese can be avoided.

Demonstration by masters is the best teacher. The accompanyingDVD video atlas provides extra learning opportunities so you canperfect your technique.

Dermatologic Surgery – Step by Step covers the majorprocedures in contemporary dermatology, including:

• Mohs Surgery
• Reconstructive Surgery
• Cosmetic Surgery
• Laser-assisted surgery

Comprehensive yet concise, timely yet timeless, DermatologicSurgery – Step by Step should be your constant clinicalcompanion.

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Contents

۱ Cutaneous anatomy in dermatologic surgery
۲ Surgical equipment and instrumentation
۳ Anesthesia in dermatologic surgery
۴ Suturing techniques
۵ Electrosurgery
۶ Biopsy techniques
۷ Mohs micrographic surgery
۸ Skin grafts
۹ Nail unit surgery
۱۰ Cryosurgery
۱۱ Dermatologic surgery in ethnic skin
۱۲ Complications and emergencies in dermatologic surgery
۱۳ Secondary intention healing
۱۴ Side-to-side closure
۱۵ Skin flaps
۱۶ Reconstruction of the nose
۱۷ Reconstruction of the lips
۱۸ Reconstruction of the eyelids
۱۹ Reconstruction of the ears
۲۰ Reconstruction of the cheeks
۲۱ Reconstruction of the forehead and temples
۲۲ Reconstruction of the scalp
۲۳ Reconstruction and soft-tissue management of the trunk
۲۴ Reconstruction of the hand
۲۵ Treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture by needle fibrotomy
۲۶ Treatment of acne scars
۲۷ Dermabrasion
۲۸ Hair transplantation
۲۹ Chemical peeling
۳۰ Liposuction
۳۱ Upper eyelid blepharoplasty
۳۲ Facelifts
۳۳ Sclerotherapy
۳۴ Botulinum toxin
۳۵ Temporary fillers
۳۶ Permanent fi llers: liquid silicone and polymethylmethacrylate
۳۷ Cosmetic dermatologic surgery in ethnic skin
۳۸ Laser for treatment of vascular lesions
۳۹ Laser treatment for pigmented lesions
۴۰ Laser treatment of tattoos
۴۱ Lasers for hair removal
۴۲ Laser and light treatment for hair transplantation and growth induction
۴۳ Laser treatment for keloidhypertrophicand surgical scars
۴۴ Laser for treatment of leg veins
۴۵ Laser treatment for acne
۴۶ Laser treatment of psoriasisvitiligoand alopecia areata
۴۷ Lasers for skin resurfacing
۴۸ Fractional resurfacing lasers: ablative and non-ablative
۴۹ Non-invasive devices for fat removal
۵۰ Laser and light treatment for wound healing
۵۲ Intense pulsed light
۵۳ Light-emitting diodes
۵۴ Photodynamic therapy
۵۵ Laser for skin tightening
۵۶ Radiofrequency for skin tightening
۵۷ Lasers for treatment of ethnic skin
۵۸ Wound dressings
۵۹ Medicolegal aspects
۶۰ Ethical aspects
۶۱ Psychiatric aspects of cutaneous surgery
۶۲ New frontiers in photodynamic therapy