Full Description
Textbook on Cutaneous & Aesthetic Surgery is a complete guide to the subspecialty. Beginning with an introduction to the principles of cutaneous surgery - anatomy, operating theatre, instruments, anaesthesia, emergencies and antibiotics - the following chapters examine both basic and advanced cutaneous surgical techniques and aesthetic procedures, with a separate section dedicated to the use of lasers and lights for surgery.The final section discusses topics such as patient satisfaction, psychological issues, medico-legal aspects, photography and teledermatology.With almost 1000 colour images and illustrations, this comprehensive manual is the official textbook of the ACS(I) (Association of Cutaneous Surgeons India).Key FeaturesComprehensive guide to cutaneous and aesthetic surgery for dermatosurgeonsDiscusses principles, basic and advanced cutaneous surgery and aesthetic proceduresSection dedicated to lasers, lights and other technologiesExamines miscellaneous topics such as psychological issues, medico0legal aspects and teledermatologyNearly 1000 colour images and illustrations
Contents
Section 11) Basic anatomy and physiology of skin2) Facial anatomy3) Dermatosurgery Operation theatre4) Sterilization and disinfection in dermatosurgery5) Principles of Wound healing6) Wound management, dressings7) Universal precautions8) Instruments in cutaneous surgery9) Suture materials and suturing techniques10) Anaesthesia in dermatosurgery11) Hemostasis12) Emergencies and resuscitation in dermatosurgery 13) Antibiotics in dermatosurgery 14) Analgesics in dermatosurgery Section 2: Standard Cutaneus Surgical Techniques1) Simple excisions2) Skin biopsy techniques, Curretage, Chemical cauterization 3) Electrosurgery4) Radiofrequency5) Cryosurgery6) a) Excisions of specific lesions-cyst, lipomas, corns, moles, etcb) Excision of naevi 7) Flaps 8) Scar revisions 9) Dermabrasion Section 3: Special Cutaneus Surgical Procedures1) Vitiligo surgery2) Acne surgery3) Skin cancer surgery4) Venous surgery-i)Varicose vein surgery5) Leg ulcers Reen6) Nail surgery7) Keloids8) Earlobe repair9) Hidradenitis suppurativa Kumaresan10) Circumcision11) Surgery in leprosySection 4: Aesthetic Procedures1) a. Ageing of skin; b. Approach to management of ageing skin2) Cosmeceuticals3) Microdermabrasion4) Microneedling5) Glycolic acid peels6) i) Nonglycolic acid Chemical peels- Salicylic acid, and Trichloroacetic acid peels; (ii) Newer superficial peels7) Botulinum toxin8) Soft tissue augmentation9) Hair surgery: Hair transplantation - overview 10) Liposuction11) Fat transfer12) (i) Periorbital rejuvenation; (ii) Blepharoplasty and Periorbital Surgical Rejuvenation13) Melasma and its aesthetic management14) Cosmetic problems of nailsSection 5: Laser, Lights and Other Technologies1) History, Basics of lasers2) Setting up a laser theatre3) Laser Hair removal 4) Abative lasers CO2 and Erbiyum YAG laser5) Lasers for pigmented lesions6) Lasers for vascular lesions7) Fractional lasers8) Nonablative laser and light technologiesSection 6: Miscellaneous Topics1) Patient satisfaction2) Psychological issues in aesthetic patient 3) Evidence based aesthetic practice4) Accreditation for cutaneus surgical and aesthetic clinic5) Medicolegal aspects in aesthetic surgery 6) Photography in cutaneus and aesthetic surgery7) Teledermatology in cutaneus and aesthetic surgery8) Establishing and Marketing aesthetic practice9) Dermatosurgery made easy - tips for beginners
