Chemical Peels
Chemical Peels Frankie G. Rholdon, MD Chapter Highlights Chemical peels are traditionally categorized as being superficial (epidermal), medium-depth (papillary dermis), and deep (reticular dermis). Selection of the type of chemical…
Cosmeceuticals
Cosmeceuticals Michelle Henry, MD Chapter Highlights Cosmeceuticals are topically applied, over-the-counter skincare products containing key active ingredients. Sunscreens are topical preparations that reflect or absorb ultraviolet radiation and can be…
Hair Loss: Established Treatments and Emerging Therapies
Hair Loss: Established Treatments and Emerging Therapies Marc Avram, MD Nikhil Shyam, MD Chapter Highlights Hair loss affects a significant number of men and women and has a profound effect…
Laser and Light Devices in Aesthetic Medicine
Laser and Light Devices in Aesthetic Medicine Jordan V. Wang, MD, MBE, MBA Nazanin Saedi, MD Chapter Highlights The use of laser, light, and energy-based devices in aesthetic medicine has…
Botulinum Toxin
Botulinum Toxin Katherine Glaser, MD Dee Anna Glaser, MD Chapter Highlights Botulinum toxin inhibits acetylcholine release from the neuromuscular junction, resulting in flaccid paralysis of muscles, with numerous applications for…
Approach to the Aesthetic Patient
Approach to the Aesthetic Patient Deirdre Hooper, MD Chapter Highlights Train your staff extensively. Consider creating a cosmetic team to educate patients on the products and services you provide. Book…
Distal Femur Resection
Distal Femur Resection Megan E. Anderson Operative Indications Malignant tumors of the distal femur—wide resection (Figure 42.1) Alternative Treatments Rotationplasty Above-knee amputation Equipment Radiolucent table (using fluoroscopy for reconstruction) Lead…
Tarsal Coalition Bar Resection
Tarsal Coalition Bar Resection Susan T. Mahan Operative Indications Presence of a tarsal coalition, most commonly either a talocalcaneal coalition (TC) or calcaneonavicular (CN) coalition in a child with foot…
Hemiepiphysiodesis and Epiphysiodesis
Hemiepiphysiodesis and Epiphysiodesis Susan T. Mahan Samantha A. Spencer Hemiepiphysiodesis With 8-Plates for Angular Deformity of Knees Operative indications Abnormal lower extremity alignment such that the mechanical axis deviation is…
Proximal Tibia Resection
Proximal Tibia Resection Carrie L. Heincelman Megan E. Anderson Operative Indications Malignant tumors of the proximal femur—wide resection Alternative Treatments Rotationplasty Through-knee or above-knee amputation Co-surgeon Plan for medial gastrocnemius…
