This new reference covers the top 100 pearls in cutaneous oncologic, nail and cosmetic dermatologic surgery, giving you at-a-glance access to some of the best know-how in the field. Organized in a consistent format, and illustrated with full color photographs and explanatory line drawings, this is the perfect tool to help you improve the level of care you offer your patients. Whether you're new to the field or you've been practicing dermatologic surgery for years, you'll consider this book one of your most valuable resources. Fills a gap in the field by bringing together material that is rarely gathered in one book. Includes expert hints and tips on avoiding common pitfalls in cosmetic and dermatologic surgery. Illustrates each pearl with line drawings and photographs to put it into clinical context.

Techniques in Dermatological Surgery is a thorough, step-by-step guide to the basic principles, procedures and complications of dermatologic surgery, covering all areas, from diagnosis and therapeutics to cosmetics. A large section of the text is a practical guide to many other aspects of patient care, such as general management issues, including operating on patients with a cardiac defibrillator and prophylactic antibiotics, with guidelines and recently published recommendations. Procedures include suturing, biopsy, lasers, Mohs, flaps, grafts, liposuction, peels, and BOTOX. "Surgical Pearls" Chapter on instruments with illustrations and guidance on choosing the appropriate tools. Principles of wound care are incorporated throughout the book

This book is a concise guide to basic techniques in dermatologic surgery. Designed as a ‘how to’, quick reference text with a bullet point format and emphasis on demonstration, the book is invaluable for trainee and practising dermatologists. Beginning with instruction on patient evaluation, anaesthesia, instruments and suturing, the following sections cover skin biopsy, and different surgical techniques including cryosurgery, cyst removal, Mohs surgery, and skin grafts. Two chapters are dedicated to laser surgery for lesions and tattoo removal. The final chapters discuss aesthetic procedures such as chemical peels, neuromodulators, fillers, and treatment of rhinophyma, concluding with detail on biopsy and surgery of the nail. Authored by recognised, US-based expert Glenn Goldman, this book is highly illustrated with surgical photographs and diagrams. Key points Guide to basic techniques in dermatologic surgery for trainee and practising dermatologists ‘How to’, quick reference text, presented in bullet point format for easy understanding Authored by recognised, US-based expert in the field Highly illustrated with surgical photographs and diagrams

This book is a comprehensive guide to common dermatological procedures in the outpatient clinic. Presented in a ‘tips and tricks’ format, the book is divided into six sections, with the first chapters providing discussion on diagnostic procedures. The remaining chapters cover different treatment techniques including chemical destruction of skin lesions, cryotherapy, light-based procedures, and photodynamic therapy. A section on complex surgical techniques explains highly technical procedures such as hair transplant, Mohs surgery, and liposuction. Authored by a recognised, Mississippi-based team of experts, the book is enhanced by more than 100 clinical images. Key Points Comprehensive guide to common dermatological procedures in the outpatient clinic Covers diagnosis and treatment techniques including complex surgical procedures Presented in ‘tips and tricks’ format Recognised, Mississippi-based author team

This title in the Requisites in Dermatology series is the perfect resource for quick reference and rapid review in dermatologic surgery. It succinctly presents all of the most essential clinical and foundational knowledge you need for certification, recertification, or practice. An extremely user-friendly full-color format, replete with full-color clinical photographs and other pertinent illustrations, makes it easy to locate and read up on any topic. Plus, full-text online access lets you consult the book from any computer, download all of the images, watch online lectures, and more. Expert discussions guide you through the diagnosis and indications for operative treatment, then give clear guidance on performing the most important and commonly used techniques. Full-color photographs depict significant details of clinical presentation, operative technique, and postoperative outcome. A highly user-friendly full-color format and a consistent chapter template guide you effortlessly through all the information you need to know about any topic. Key Points call attention to the most important "takeaways” in each chapter. Abundant algorithms streamline diagnostic and therapeutic decision making. The book's compact size makes it equally convenient for reference in the office, clinic, laboratory, or break room. Full-text online access lets you consult the book from any computer, perform quick searches, download all of the illustrations, and clip content for download onto your handheld device. You'll also find online lectures from the chapter authors, self tests, additional downloadable figures, and other exciting materials. Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should online access to the web site be discontinued.

This manual offers detailed, step-by-step guidance to dermatologic surgical procedures. The coverage provides three main sections - General Dermatologic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Lasers and Miscellaneous topics - over 60 chapters with a concise templated format. Each chapter features five sections: pre-operative care, step by step surgical technique, post operative care and follow up, complications, and prevention and management of complications. Filled with clear descriptions and illustrations (5-10 per procedure), this manual and accompanying DVD provides physicians with updated and easy-to-read information for quick review and reference. CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.

This book is intended for dermatologists, skin surgeons, and general practitioners who are interested in skin surgery and cosmetic procedures. The topics of broad and current interest in shaping the practice nowadays have been selected by the editor, Dr. Pierre Vereecken, MD, PhD, allowing the reader to expand his/her skills and surgical techniques. This book aims to meet the need for a practical guide to help the clinicians to extend their offer in daily practice in dermatology and corrective and skin cancer surgery.