Procedural Dermatology

Learn how to perform basic and advanced skin surgery with this combination text and atlas

Written in clear, concise language, and backed by the latest evidence, Procedural Dermatology is a practical guide for performing all types of skin procedures for both medical and cosmetic problems.

Procedural Dermatology opens with a section on Surgical Principles, that discusses essentials such as head and neck anatomy, preoperative evaluation, anesthesia, aseptic technique, antibiotics, wound healing, and postoperative care. The next four sections (Surgical Skills, Skin Tumors, Aesthetic & Laser Procedures, and Aesthetic Problems) cover the different types of surgical procedures, describing them in step-by-step fashion, with each step illustrated with line drawings and photographs.

Procedural Dermatology compiles current, state-of-the-art information valuable to all practitioners of dermatologic surgery, from the trainees to seasoned surgeons wishing to refine their skills.