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 surgical and cosmetic procedures.

An invaluable new guide for family and emergency physicians, PAs, and nurse practitioners, Dermatologic Surgery and Cosmetic Procedures in Primary Care Practice provides state-of-the-art dermatologic procedures used in virtually every clinical practice. With practical tips and tricks used by dermatologic surgeons, it covers excisional surgery, neurotoxin injections, surgical instrument selection, wound dressing, local anesthesia, incision and drainage, nail surgery, and more.

Jonathan Kantor, MD, is Medical Director, Florida Center for Dermatology, P.A., St. Augustine, Florida, and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.