Dermatologic Surgery and Cosmetic Procedures in Primary Care Practice

The complete guide to skin surgery and cosmetic procedures—from surgery fundamentals to cosmetic procedures

Written for non-specialists in dermatology—from family and emergency physicians to physician assistants and nurse practitioners—Dermatologic Surgery and Cosmetic Procedures in Primary Care Practice includes state-of-the-art procedures that will benefit any clinical practice. With practical tips and tricks used by leading dermatologic surgeons, this peerless resource covers a broad range of the techniques, skills, and issues you need to know, including:

    Excisions and repairs, from basic to advanced techniques
    Surgical instrument selection
    Wound dressing
    Local anesthesia
    Incision and drainage
    Nail surgery
    Photodynamic therapy
    Sclerotherapy
    Neurotoxin injections and fillers
    Anatomy
    Suturing techniques
    Ethics
    Billing and financial considerations

Dermatologic Surgery and Cosmetic Procedures in Primary Care Practice is organized into three thematic sections—the fundamentals of dermatologic surgery; procedures for diagnosis, therapy, and reconstruction; and cosmetic procedures—to make finding what you need quick and easy. Each chapter kicks off with an infographic summarizing key points, including beginner tips, expert clinical pearls, and words of warning.

Indispensable for any primary care practice, this one-of-a-kind resource provides the knowledge and insight you need to perform virtually any dermatologic procedure safely and effectively.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

A. Fundamentals

Skin Surgery: Practical Considerations

Surface Anatomy and Cosmetic Subunits

Preoperative Evaluation, Patient Preparation,and Informed Consent

Procedure Room Design

Surgical Instrument Selection

Suture Materials

Surgical Wound Dressings

B. Surgical Procedures

Local Anesthesia and Postoperative PainManagement

Superficial Biopsy Techniques

Suturing Techniques

Cryosurgery

Electrosurgery and Hemostasis

Incision and Drainage

Surgical Excisions and Layered Surgical Repairs

Nail Surgery

Managing Surgical Complications

C. Cosmetic Surgery and Procedures

The Cosmetic Consultation

Chemical Peels

Neuromodulators

Fillers

Detergent-Based Fat Destruction

Lasers for Skin Rejuvenation

Lasers for Hair Removal

Lasers for Tattoo Removal

Lasers for Pigmented Lesions

Dermabrasionand Microdermabrasion