Features

Addressing the needs of this burgeoning field, this guide
•presents authoritative discussions of procedures in cosmetic dermatologic surgery including methods for facial rejuvenation, skin resurfacing, varicose and telangiectatic leg veins, hair removal, and scar reduction
•covers advances in Botox therapy
•examines procedures to help soften fine wrinkles, lessen skin discoloration, and improve overall skin texture
•discusses the utilization of modern laser technologies in cosmetic surgery
•studies new methods for skin and facial rejuvenation


Summary

Compiled by seasoned experts in the field, this reference provides clear guidance on the basic principles, procedures, and complications involved in advanced dermatologic surgery-offering detailed coverage of filling substances, fat transfer techniques, and the latest laser technologies.

1 Topical anesthesia 1

2 Advanced cosmetic use of botulinum toxin type A 19

3 Soft-tissue augmentation : skin fillers 39

4 New trends in fat augmentation techniques with an introduction to the FAMI technique 71

5 Liposuctin 93

6 Laser-assisted blepharoplasty 117

7 Laser hair removal 159

8 Laser treatment of vascular lesions 185

9 Laser treatment for leg veins 201

10 Laser resurfacing with the UPCO[subscript 2] + Er:YAG lasers 219

11 The role of pulse dye laser in photorejuvenation 241

12 Nd:YAG (1064 nm) laser 255

13 Improvement of acne scars and wrinkling with 1320 nm Nd:YAG laser 269

14 1540 and 1450 nm noninvasive rejuvenation 285

15 Intense pulsed light and nonablative approaches to photoaging 295

16 Advanced sclerotherapy : the sclerosing foam 317

17 Principles and technique of ambulatory phlebectomy 331

18 Endovenous elimination of the great saphenous vein with radiofrequency or laser 347

19 Radiofrequency tissue tightening : thermage 367