Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology: Scar Management

Effective scar management is an essential clinical skill—one that calls for <b>the most up-to-date management and treatment options</b> to help patients minimize the physical, aesthetic, psychological, and social consequences that can be associated with scarring. <i>Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology: Scar Management, Second Edition</i>, provides <b>current, practical guidance on medical treatments, light/laser treatment, surgical and non-surgical procedures, and more</b>, edited by the foremost pioneers in the field. Succinctly written and lavishly illustrated, this resource focuses on procedural how to's and offers step-by-step guidance on proper techniques, pitfalls, and tricks of the trade.<ul><li>Reviews connective tissue biology, wound healing, and scar formation</li><li>Covers the <b>hottest topics and treatments</b> in scar management and pigment modification today including medical, surgical, and radiation approaches, as well as the evolving landscape of lasers and other energy-based devices</li><li>Discusses common pitfalls and emphasizes <b>how to optimize outcomes</b></li><li>Shares <b>tips and tricks of the trade</b> from practically minded, technically skilled, hands-on clinicians</li><li>Includes <b>new chapters</b> on minimally invasive procedures in scar management; management of keloids and hypertrophic scars; management of acne scarring; management of traumatic and burn scars; patient case studies and treatment algorithms; and more, as well as two new videos on lasers and energy-based devices</li><li>Features a wealth of <b>color illustrations and photographs</b> that depict cases as they present in practice, treatment algorithms, and further reading lists</li><li><b>An eBook version is included with purchase.</b> The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud</li></ul><br><b>Other recent titles in the Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Series: </b><br> <ul><li>Cosmeceuticals, 4th Edition [9780443118081]</li><li>Cosmetic Treatment of Skin of Color, 1st Edition [9780323831444]</li><li>Surgical Lifting, 1st Edition [9780323673266]</li><li>Hair Restoration, 1st Edition [9780323829212]</li><li>Soft Tissue Augmentation, 5th Edition [9780323830751]</li><li>Botulinum Toxin, 5th Edition [9780323831161]</li><li>Lasers, Lights, and Energy Devices, 5th Edition [9780323829052]</li></ul>