DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY AND COSMETIC PROCEDURES IN PRIMARY CARE PRACTICE

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

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.