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10.1055/b-0034-92274 12 Treatment of Vascular LesionsWilliam Russell Ries and Joseph E. Hall Key Concepts Appropriate treatment of vascular lesions requires an understanding of the pathophysiology of the lesion and knowledge…

10.1055/b-0034-92276 14 Laser Treatment of Facial ScarsArden Edwards, Jennifer L. MacGregor, and Tina S. Alster Key Concepts Lasers interact with tissue chromophores (hemoglobin, water, and melanin) to selectively target cutaneous…

10.1055/b-0034-92271 9 Skin Rejuvenation for Patients with Fitzpatrick Skin Types IV, V, and VIJennifer Parker Porter Key Concepts Avoid being overly aggressive. Progress in a stepwise fashion to a predetermined…

10.1055/b-0034-92269 7 Hetter Chemical PeelsDevinder S. Mangat Key Concepts Phenol peels the skin more deeply with increased concentrations, and the resultant peel is deeper with elevating mixtures of croton oil….

10.1055/b-0034-92272 10 Intense Pulsed Light (with and without Photodynamic Therapy)J. Randall Jordan Key Concepts Intense pulsed light (IPL) is similar in clinical effect to a variety of medical lasers. IPL…

10.1055/b-0034-92267 5 Superficial Chemical PeelsPhillip R. Langsdon, David W. Rodwell III, Parker A. Velargo, Carol H. Langsdon, and Amanda Guydon Key Concepts Enhanced superficial chemical peels are an important minimally…

10.1055/b-0034-92265 3 Anesthesia and Analgesia for Facial Cosmetic ProceduresSadeq A. Quraishi Key Concepts Appropriate patient selection is fundamental to maintaining a safe and efficient office-based cosmetic practice. National, state, medical…

10.1055/b-0034-92263 1 Facial Aging, Cosmetic Concerns, and Facial Cosmetic ProceduresFred G. Fedok and Paul J. Carniol Key Concepts Facial aging results from both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Sunlight is the…