Description
Offering a step-by-step, practical approach to increasingly requested cosmetic procedures, Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology: Cosmetic Treatment of Skin of Color, enables you to master the up-to-date cosmetic techniques that produce the superior results your patients expect. Edited by renowned dermatologist, Dr. Andrew F. Alexis, along with hand-selected experts in this rapidly growing field, it provides practical insights into safe and effective approaches to cosmetic procedures in skin of color that can be performed by dermatologists—all abundantly illustrated and evidence based. A substantial video library demonstrating preferred techniques and modalities helps you successfully incorporate the latest procedures into your practice.- Provides complete, clear descriptions for aesthetic dermatological concerns in patients with skin of color, including dedicated chapters on populations of African, East Asian, South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Hispanic/Latino ancestry.- Covers management of key dermatologic conditions in skin of color including melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, hair loss, and keloids.- Features high-quality images and numerous procedural videos demonstrating exactly how to perform today's most requested or most challenging procedures.- Presents preferred methods and step-by-step techniques for chemical peels, laser hair removal, laser resurfacing, laser treatment of pigmented lesions, hair transplantation, botulinum toxins, soft tissue fillers, periorbital rejuvenation, and more.- Shares the knowledge and expertise of editor and cosmetic dermatologist, Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, of New York City's Center for Diverse Skin Complexions, who is often asked by patients, "Can we use this treatment safely on my skin?"—reflecting concerns regarding complications following cosmetic procedures in patients with non-white skin types.- Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.
Table of Contents
PART 1: IntroductionMurad Alam, MD and Andrew Alexis, MD, MPHTBCPart 2: Aesthetic Concerns and Special Considerations for Specific PopulationsCheryl Burgess, MDHenry Chan, MDMaritza Perez, MDHassan Galadari, MDHema Sundaram, MDPart 3: Specific Conditions and Skin of ColourHeather Woolery-Lloyd, MDCL Goh, MD and Sabrina FabiSusan Taylor, MDJared Jagdeo, MDHenry Chan, MDEliot Battle, MDGilly S. Munavalli, MD, MHSPearl Grimes, MDSabrina Fabi, MDPearl Grimes, MDHassan Galadari, MD and Cheryl Burgess, MDJulius Few, MD- Structural and functional differences and their relevance to aesthetic concerns and approach to treatment- Aesthetics in Skin of Color- Populations of African ancestry- Populations of East Asian ancestry- Populations of Hispanic/Latino ancestry- Populations of Middle Eastern Ancestry- Populations of South Asian ancestry- Topical therapies for melasma- Procedural therapies for melasma- Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation: Treatment and Prevention- Keloids and hypertrophic scars: treatment and prevention- Pigmented lesions in Asian skin types- Laser hair removal: nuances and best practices for skin of color- Skin resurfacing: nuances and best practices for skin of color- Chemical peels: nuances and best practices for skin of color- Body contouring: racial/ethnic considerations and expert techniques for optimal outcomes- Botulinum toxins: racial/ethnic considerations and expert techniques for optimal outcomes- Injectable fillers: racial/ethnic considerations and expert techniques for optimal outcomes- Periorbital rejuvenation: racial/ethnic considerations and expert techniques- Hair disorders: aesthetic approaches for patients of African ancestry Crystal Aguh, MD and Valerie Callender, MD
