10.1055/b-0040-178136 Chapter 18 Complications and Adverse Effects Introduction All procedures have the potential to cause complications. The physician in charge of the procedure must be able to diagnose the condition…
10.1055/b-0040-176437 6 Office FlowKavita Mariwalla MD, FAAD Abstract The flow of patients in your office is dictated by three processes: check-in, the exam visit itself, and check-out. Understanding each step…
10.1055/b-0040-176436 5 Room LayoutJessica Awerman MD, Rajiv Nijhawan MD Abstract The examination room is the primary setting of contact with a patient and, thus, has the inherent ability to either…
10.1055/b-0040-176434 3 How Much Space Do I Need?Camile A. Silva AIA, LEED AP; Chad L. Prather MD Abstract How much space do I need? The amount of space needed for…
10.1055/b-0040-176435 4 Creating a Business PlanDeirdre Hooper MD, Sarah Jackson MD Abstract This chapter will outline how to create a business plan for your dermatology practice. In the banking world,…
10.1055/b-0040-176433 2 LocationKeith LeBlanc Jr., MD, FAAD, FACMS Abstract The location in which we practice is a vital decision not only for the success of the practice but also for…
10.1055/b-0040-176432 1 To Rent or to Buy: That Is the QuestionJill Waibel MD, Jusleen Ahluwalia MD, Chloe Gianatasio MS Abstract When opening a practice in dermatology, a doctor has a…
Abstract For over thirty years, botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs) have been used for therapeutic and cosmetic applications. Of the five formulations of BoNT type A (BoNT-A) available worldwide, three have been…
Abstract Complications in dermatologic surgery range from inconsequential to life-threatening and from unpredictable to entirely avoidable. Bleeding, infection and poor wound healing are of particular concern. Thorough preoperative assessment, careful…
Abstract The venous system of the lower extremities is a complex, interconnected network consisting of large- and small-caliber vessels. Incompetence within this system manifests clinically as visible telangiectasias, reticular veins,…
