"Sets a new standard for future textbooks of dermatologic surgery." (JAAD, Feb 2006) Featuring the work of international experts, this resource uses a state-of-the-art, interactive approach to depict the art and practice of dermatologic surgery. Four separate sections sequentially cover the entire spectrum of skin surgery--from basic concepts and basic surgical procedures to aesthetic surgical procedures and special procedures. A bonus DVD-ROM features all of the artwork from the book, invaluable video clips covering both common and uncommon procedures--all from the surgeon's point of view. Covers basic and advanced techniques in classic, aesthetic, and oncologic procedures. Features a user-friendly, consistent organization throughout making specific information quick and easy to find. Provides expert, evidence-based guidelines on improving surgical outcomes and avoiding pitfalls. Presents over 1000 full-color photographs and state-of-the-art drawings that make every technique and concept clear. Features the expertise of more than 95 international experts in the field. Includes a DVD-ROM featuring all of the text's artwork and invaluable video clips of common and uncommon procedures--all from the surgeon's point of view.

I. Basic surgical concepts -- 1. Skin structure and surgical anatomy -- 2. Aseptic technique -- 3. Anesthesia and analgesia -- 4. Instruments and materials -- 5. Patient evaluation, informed consent, preoperative assessment and care -- 6. Digital imaging in dermatologic surgery -- 7. Wound healing -- 8. Dressings/post-op care -- 9. Antibiotics -- 10. Large equipment and design of the surgical suite, including monitoring devices -- 11. Dermatology office accreditation -- II. Essential surgical skills -- 12. Electrosurgery, electrocoagulation, electrofulguration, electrodesiccation, electrrosection and electrocautery -- 13. Cryosurgery -- 14. Skin biopsy techniques -- 15. Incision, draining and exterioization techniques -- 16. Suturing technique and other closure materials -- 17. Hemostasis -- 18. Ellipse, ellipse variations, and dog-ear repairs -- 19. Layered closures, complex closures with suspension sutures and plication of SMAS -- 20. Repair of the split earlobe, ear piercing, and earlobe reduction -- 21. Random pattern cutaneous flaps -- 22. Axial pattern flaps -- 23. Skin grafting -- 24. Regional reconstruction: trunk, extremities, hands, feet, face (perioral, periorbital, cheek, nose, forehead, ear, neck, scalp) -- 25. Scar revision -- III. Aesthetic surgical procedures -- 26. Psychosocial issues and the cosmetic surgery patient -- 27. Evaluation and management of the aging face -- 28. Soft-tissue augmentation -- 29. Chemical peels -- 30. Implants -- 31. Use of botulinum toxin type A in facial rejuvenation -- 32. Liposuction -- -- 33. Autologous fat transfer: Evolving concepts and techniques -- 34. Follicular unit hair transplantation -- 35. Laser hair removal -- 36. Microdermabrasion and dermabrasion -- 37. Laser treatment of tattoos and pigmented lesions -- 38. Laser skin resurfacing: Ablative and non-ablative -- 39. Laser treatment of vascular conditions -- 40. Endovenous ablation techniques with ambulatory phlebectomy for varicose veins -- 41. Minimum incision face lift -- -- 42. Blepharoplasty and browlift -- -- 43. Rejuvenation of the neck using liposuction and other techniques -- IV. Special procedures -- 44. Keloid management -- 45. Nail surgery -- 46. Leg ulcer management -- 47. Benign subcutaneous lesions: cysts and lipomas -- 48. Mohs micrographic surgery and cutaneous oncology -- -- 49. Skin cancer in the organ transplant patient -- 50. Management of Dysplastic Nevi and Melanoma -- Index.

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