10.1055/b-0038-163145 21. Botulinum ToxinJoshua Lemmon, Smita R. Ramanadham, Miles Graivier Definition Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxin that is produced by Clostridium botulinum, a gram-positive anaerobic bacterium. History and Physiology 1…
10.1055/b-0038-163143 19. Chemical PeelsGeorge Broughton II, Ahmed M. Hashem, Christopher Chase Surek, James E. Zins Preoperative Evaluation Consultation with the patient to establish realistic goals and expectations Does the patient…
10.1055/b-0038-163144 20. DermabrasionGeorge Broughton II, James L. Baker, Jr. Preoperative Evaluation 1 – 4 Consultation with the patient to establish realistic goals and expectations (see Chapter 4) Comprehensive medical and…
10.1055/b-0038-163142 18. Nonablative Laser ResurfacingIbrahim Khansa, Molly Burns Austin, Alton Jay Burns Equipment Two types of nonablative lasers, and two additional modalities, are commonly used in nonablative resurfacing. Midinfrared Lasers…
10.1055/b-0038-163141 17. Ablative Laser ResurfacingDarreil Wayne Freeman, Molly Burns Austin, Alton Jay Burns Lasers were originally employed in surgery in the 1960s as a cutting instrument in lieu of a…
10.1055/b-0038-163140 16. Basics of Laser TherapyDarrell Wayne Freeman, Ibrahim Khansa, Molly Burns Austin, Alton Jay Burns Physics of Lasers 1 Components of Lasers Excitation mechanism Medium Can be solid (crystal…
10.1055/b-0038-163139 15. Ethnic Skin CareSammy Sinno, Zoe Diana Draelos People of color are 40% of the population in the United States. 1 Hispanics and blacks are the groups growing in…
10.1055/b-0038-163137 13. Anatomy, Physiology, and Disorders of the SkinThornwell H. Parker III, Molly Burns Austin, Alton Jay Burns Anatomy 1 (fig. 13-1) Fig. 13-1 Layers of the skin with adnexal…
10.1055/b-0038-163138 14. Cosmeceuticals and Other Office ProductsSammy Sinno, Zoe Diana Draelos Cosmeceuticals is a term combining the concepts of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. These products are over the counter and considered…
10.1055/b-0038-163136 12. The Medi Spa and Other Practice ConsiderationsRishi Jindal, Renato Saltz Practice Basics What is a Medi Spa? Fusion of wellness spa, salon, retail store, and medical office practice…
