Lynn A. Damitz Abstract This chapter covers the subject of botulinum toxins and the different classes of fillers—collagen, hyaluronic acid, calcium hydroxylapatite, poly-L-lactic acid, permanent fillers, liquid injectable silicone—available for…
Christopher J.M. Brooks Abstract This chapter discusses the salient considerations involved in determining the status and treatment of nevi (moles) and vascular malformations. The ABCDE criteria for screening nevi and…
Stephanie Suprenant, Rustin Sanchez, Timothy W. King Abstract This chapter examines the anatomy of the ear and suggests treatment options when there are significant variations or deformities in development, size,…
Jessica A. Ching and John H. Phillips Abstract Craniosynostosis refers to the premature fusion of one or more cranial sutures. This often results in characteristic cranial distortions in infancy that…
Leonard T. Furlow Jr. Abstract This chapter is a careful discussion of the function of the palate in normal speech and of the problems caused by cleft palate. After surveying…
Ashley K. Lentz Abstract Cleft lip deformity not only involves physical distortion, but even more, it commonly carries with it emotional, psychological, and social scarring. For these reasons, surgical intervention…
Noah H. Prince, Rachel Cohen-Shohet and Bruce A. Mast Abstract Pressure ulcers are a major concern in patient care. Left untreated, pressure ulcers can turn into pressure wounds that not…
Steven J. Hermiz, Paul Diegidio, C. Scott Hultman Abstract This chapter addresses the critical issues resulting from injuries due to fire in its various manifestations. Included are discussions of burn…
J. Blair Summitt, Yee Cheng Low, Nishant Ganesh Kumar Abstract This chapter examines issues germane to the disease of hidradenitis. The nature and presentation of the disease is delineated, and…
Lauren C. Nigro, Shuhao Zhang, Maryann E. Martinovic, Andrea L. Pozez Abstract This chapter reviews the most common form of cancer worldwide. Over 3.5 million new cases of skin cancer…
