Abstract Androgenic alopecia can be slowed and sometimes partially reversed with topical and medical treatments. However, the mainstay of correcting androgenic alopecia is with 1–4 hair follicular unit transplantation of…

Abstract Over the past few decades, the number of cosmetic procedures performed has risen significantly, with millions of procedures done each year. Use of injectable soft tissue fillers to soften…

Abstract Flaps are often the ideal closure for skin wounds when a simple primary closure is not possible. After perfection of suturing and surgical technique, the ability to choose the…

Abstract Free skin grafts are pieces of skin of variable thickness and size that are completely detached from their origin (donor site) to cover a defect (recipient site). Grafts for…

Abstract Liposuction is an effective method for surgically improving localized areas of excess subcutaneous fat. Modern liposuction is performed using dilute local anesthesia, via the tumescent technique, together with small…

Abstract Despite the continued release of new devices, from lasers to ultrasound, chemical peels remain our steadfast resurfacing tool. This is due in large part to their proven efficacy and…

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…

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…

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…

Abstract Chronic wounds fail to heal in a timely fashion, do not progress through the normal phases of wound healing in an orderly manner, and may remain in a persistent…