This textbook describes medical aesthetics with discussions of skin anatomy and physiology, methods for the treatment of skin aging and rejuvenation, and the most common skin problems and their management. Each topic gives details further with colored images to assist comprehend and appreciate the details. The book discusses diet and foods associated with skin health, skin types, and the most common skin disorders. In particular, for acne and acne rosacea, etiology, management, and treatment are described. It explains how to differentiate between various types of acne. Those who are interested in scientific information on skin-wound healing can find a comprehensive, yet concise and informative, section in this book. The etiology and types of scar formation after injury are also explained. The book describes the biology of skin aging (including causes of aging like UV radiation and photoaging) and methods for the improvement of premature skin aging (skin care procedures such as laser rejuvenation, medical chemical peels, and the use of antiaging products). Chemical peels--their types, the grades and different acids used, and their protocols--are discussed to guide how to perform an effective peel. In addition, a summarized yet informative section offers microdermabrasion, photo-laser and laser hair removal techniques. Readers can find information on different types of lasers with approach to laser physics and mediums. The most appealing areas of medical aesthetics are facial and body countering by dermal fillers and Botox injection. This book gives you useful information about Botox and dermal fillers injection techniques to perform them satisfactorily and safely. The anatomy and physiology of muscles involved in facial expression are discussed to make you familiar and confident when injecting your clients to inject into right muscles. For instance, treatment of eyes and forehead wrinkles, frown lines, nasolabial laugh lines, and bunny lines are covered. The most popular facial and body-countering techniques, such as nonsurgical nose jobs; cheek, chin, and lip enhancements; and nonsurgical breast augmentation and lipolysis by mesotherapy, are presented in this book. The book contains other subjects such as patient consultation and assessment, laser safety, microbiology and medical infection control for medical aesthetics, and other subjects that make this textbook a reference guide in medical aesthetics for doctors, nurses, and aestheticians.

Study of Clinical Cosmetology - 1: A Hands-on Guide, the first in this series, is a concise and practical resource, covering the basics of cosmetology (aesthetic skin treatment) and common procedures. Illustrated throughout with full colour images, Study of Clinical Cosmetology: A Hands-on Guide is an excellent resource for cosmetologists, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, laser technicians, beauticians, residents and fellows in cosmetic dermatology.

The unique book examines the many diverse approaches to camouflage therapy and medical skin care treatment. Whether dealing with birth defects or acquired traumatic defects, the physical need as well as the psychological importance to the patient, has made clinical cosmetology an integral part of the health care field. This resource helps students and technicians make balanced and informed decisions on the best esthetic treatments to offer clients.

This textbook is designed specifically for Western students of Chinese medicine. The detailed descriptions give readers a solid feeling for the subject. It guides the reader through the terms and techniques necessary to understand and perform TCM Cosmetology treatments. TCM cosmetology is a field that has been built from the past and will continue to develop in the future. We are sorry that the DVD content are not included.

Cosmetology and dermatology are often considered similar branches of medical science though both have different approaches and uses. Both these branches do overlap at the point of cosmetic surgery. Cosmetology refers to the practice of beautifying a person's appearance. It incorporates providing care and beauty treatments for nails, hair and skin. On the other hand, dermatology deals with treating diseases related to skin, hair or nails. This book will cover both of these topics and explain in detail their integrated applications. It is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of these fields. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book. It is a ripe text for cosmetologists, dermatologists, professional researchers and students associated with cosmetology and dermatology at various levels.