Update in cosmetic dermatology /

This well-illustrated guide provides concise descriptions of the most frequently encountered cosmetic skin conditions and essential information on commonly employed treatment procedures. The book opens with a description of skin evaluation systems and then documents etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis...

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Corporate Authors: SpringerLink (Online service)
Group Author: Tosti, A.; Hexsel, Doris
Published: Springer,
Publisher Address: Berlin ; New York :
Publication Dates: 2013.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
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Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-34029-1
Summary: This well-illustrated guide provides concise descriptions of the most frequently encountered cosmetic skin conditions and essential information on commonly employed treatment procedures. The book opens with a description of skin evaluation systems and then documents etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment for various conditions, including cellulite, acne, hirsutism, and striae distensae. The second part of the book provides step-by-step guidelines on a range of cosmetic procedures, such as botulinum toxin injection, cryosurgery, electrosurgery, and injection lipolysis. The advice provided will be invaluable for all physicians who intend to incorporate these procedures into their practices. The book will also be of interest to established specialists in cosmetic dermatology wishing to update their knowledge and to all general dermatologists and plastic surgeons required to answer the numerous questions posed by patients seeking to maintain or improve the quality of their skin.
Item Description: Includes index.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource
ISBN: 9783642340291 (electronic bk.)
3642340296 (electronic bk.)
Index Number: RL72
CLC: R751
Contents: Skin Evaluation Systems /
Cellulite /
Acne /
Subcision?/
Hirsutism /
Striae Distensae /
Cosmeceuticals in Dermatology /
Photodynamic Therapy /
Botulinum Toxins /
Cryosurgery /
Electrosurgery /
Injectable Treatments for Fat /
Cosmetic Procedures in Asian Skin /