Dermabrasion
20. Dermabrasion George Broughton II, James L. Baker, Jr. PREOPERATIVE EVALUATION1–4 ■ Consultation with the patient to establish realistic goals and expectations (see Chapter 4) ■ Comprehensive medical and surgical…
Anatomy, Physiology, and Disorders of the Skin
13. Anatomy, Physiology, and Disorders of the Skin Thornwell H. Parker III, Molly Burns Austin, Alton Jay Burns ANATOMY1 (Fig. 13-1) Fig. 13-1 Layers of the skin with adnexal structures….
Fixation Devices
26. Fixation Devices Brian H. Gander, Renato Saltz BACKGROUND ■ Multiple devices have been described for fixation during browlift, midface lift, and neck rejuvenation. • Plates and screws1: Screws can…
Safety Considerations in Aesthetic Surgery
9. Safety Considerations in Aesthetic Surgery Jeffrey E. Janis, Sumeet Sorel Teotia, J. Byers Bowen, Girish P. Joshi, Vernon Leroy Young “The physician must … have two special objects in…
Tissue Glues
25. Tissue Glues Joseph Meyerson, Renato Saltz PRINCIPLES OF THE PERFECT TISSUE ADHESIVE ■ High bonding strength ■ Ease of operative applications ■ Reproducible outcomes ■ Nontoxic to tissue ■…
Cosmeceuticals and Other Office Products
14. Cosmeceuticals and Other Office Products Sammy Sinno, Zoe Diana Draelos Cosmeceuticals is a term combining the concepts of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. These products are over the counter and considered…
The Medi Spa and Other Practice Considerations
12. The Medi Spa and Other Practice Considerations Rishi Jindal, Renato Saltz PRACTICE BASICS WHAT IS A MEDI SPA? ■ Fusion of wellness spa, salon, retail store, and medical office…
Perioperative Anesthesia Considerations for the Aesthetic Surgery Patient
6. Perioperative Anesthesia Considerations for the Aesthetic Surgery Patient Deborah Stahl Lowery Anesthesia is an important consideration in any aesthetic procedure. Close communication between the anesthesiologist, surgeon, and patient are…
Ablative Laser Resurfacing
17. Ablative Laser Resurfacing Darreil 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…
Nonablative Laser Resurfacing
18. Nonablative Laser Resurfacing Ibrahim 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…
