Evaluation of Beauty and the Aging Face
Abstract It is important for dermatologists to appreciate the human preoccupation with external beauty and aging. Having a better understanding of what constitutes beauty and how to evaluate the aging…
Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals
Abstract A myriad of products exist to adorn and maintain the skin, hair, and nails. These products possess sophisticated formulations that can play a role in the maintenance of these…
Nail Surgery
Abstract Nail surgery is often feared by patients because of concerns regarding pain, both from injection of the local anesthetic and postoperatively, as well as the risk of permanent nail…
Surgical Anatomy of the Head and Neck
Abstract The dermatologic surgeon must have a comprehensive knowledge of regional anatomy in order to obtain acceptable operative results. Proper tissue movement on the face and neck is essential for…
Biopsy Techniques and Basic Excisions
Abstract The skin is a very accessible organ for obtaining tissue specimens for pathologic examination or for performing definitive curative surgery. Under local anesthesia, specimens may be obtained via a…
Cryosurgery
Abstract Cryosurgery is a minimally invasive technique that utilizes subzero temperatures to destroy benign, premalignant, and malignant lesions. It is versatile, relatively easy to learn, and low-cost. Compared to standard…
Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Abstract Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is a specialized surgical and histologic processing technique for cutaneous neoplasms. It combines tumor extirpation and complete surgical margin evaluation. The conceptual basis for this…
Anesthesia
Abstract Local anesthetics have one of two chemical structures – esters or amides. Allergic reactions are far more common with ester anesthetics. In dermatology, lidocaine, an amide, is by far…
Wound Closure Materials and Instruments
Abstract A thorough working knowledge of suture materials and instruments is essential for successful dermatologic surgery. This chapter reviews suture properties, including physical configurations, capillarity, USP size, elasticity, coefficient of…
