16. Basics of Laser Therapy
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…
15. Ethnic Skin Care
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…
13. Anatomy, Physiology, and Disorders of the Skin
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…
14. Cosmeceuticals and Other Office Products
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…
12. The Medi Spa and Other Practice Considerations
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…
11. Venous Thromboembolism and the Aesthetic Surgery Patient
10.1055/b-0038-163135 11. Venous Thromboembolism and the Aesthetic Surgery PatientChristopher J. Pannucci, Amy Kathleen Alderman VTE is a life- or limb-threatening complication that can occur after surgical procedures. It has been…
10. Decreasing Complications in Aesthetic Surgery
10.1055/b-0038-163134 10. Decreasing Complications in Aesthetic SurgeryEdward H. Davidson, Zoe Diana Draelos, Bridget Harrison, Ibrahim Khansa, Jeffrey E. Janis Successful outcomes in aesthetic surgery and nonoperative cosmetic procedures demand meticulous…
9. Safety Considerations in Aesthetic Surgery
10.1055/b-0038-163133 9. Safety Considerations in Aesthetic SurgeryJeffrey E. Janis, Sumeet Sorel Teotia, J. Byers Bowen, Girish P. Joshi, Vernon Leroy Young “The physician must … have two special objects in…
8. Multimodal Analgesia for the Aesthetic Surgery Patient
10.1055/b-0038-163132 8. Multimodal Analgesia for the Aesthetic Surgery PatientGirish P. Joshi, Jeffrey E. Janis Understanding Multimodal Pain Management “Prescription drug overdose is an epidemic in the United States. All too…
7. Procedure-Specific Anesthesia Guidelines for the Aesthetic Surgery Patient
10.1055/b-0038-163131 7. Procedure-Specific Anesthesia Guidelines for the Aesthetic Surgery PatientDeborah Stahl Lowery Anesthesia for Facial Plastic Surgical Procedures (Rhytidectomy, Necklift, etc.) 1 , 2 Patient factors Usually middle-aged or older…
