First atlas to cover latest advances in chemical peel techniques Fully illustrated to support step-by-step procedures Ideal reference tool for dermatologists focusing on cosmetology

First atlas to cover latest advances in chemical peel techniques Fully illustrated to support step-by-step procedures Ideal reference tool for dermatologists focusing on cosmetology

Chemical peels have returned to the forefront of the practitioner's armamentarium and are popular because they offer nearly immediate results. The Textbook of Chemical Peels is the definitive guide to all types of chemical peel treatments. It covers the practical application and scientific background for a wide variety of chemical peels. The book reflects the new classification of peels as a medical, rather than cosmetic, treatment and helps providers by making chemical peel formulas easier, safer, and quicker to use. The book covers the appropriate selection of peels to treat the face, scalp, neck, hands, body, and forearms. It also discusses the use of peels to treat aging skin, stretch marks, scars, melasma, chloasma, acne, postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, and scalp keratoses. The mechanism of action, indication, application, and results are discussed for a variety of chemical peels including alpha hydroxy acids, trichloroacetic acid, salicylic acid, resorcine, and phenols. Also covered are any contraindications, precautions, and safety issues. This edition includes new material on adjunctive procedures such as microneedling and mesotherapy as well as new information on mosaic peels. Treatment prior to and following the peel are also discussed in detail, and a full chapter is devoted to discussing complications associated with chemical peels. The book incorporates color clinical photographs throughout as well as descriptive tables summarizing key information. Based on the author’s extensive experience in both research and practice, this updated reference is an invaluable guide to all providers involved with chemical peel treatments.

Part of the practical and dynamic Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Series, Chemical Peels, 3rd Edition, brings you up to speed with today's best uses of traditional and new acids for skin rejuvenation. This well-organized, superbly illustrated text covers every aspect of this must-know field, including patient evaluation, skin preparation, procedural technique from light peels to advanced deep peels, and managing complications. Dr. Suzan Obagi leads a team of global experts to offer evidence-based, procedural how-to's and step-by-step advice on proper techniques, pitfalls, and tricks of the trade, so you can successfully incorporate the latest procedures into your practice. - Features many new chapters dedicated to specific peels or skin conditions: trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels of the chest, neck, and upper extremities; peels as an adjuvant treatment of acne; chemical peels in male patients; several chapters on unique approaches to acne scars; a chapter on combining peels with surgical procedures; and several chapters on safely performing deeper, modified phenol peels. - Covers new acid formulas, new peel types, and need-to-know procedures such as the combined Jessner-TCA-retinoid peel and how to vary technique for darker skin types. - Features a well-organized format with key points lists, pearls, and case studies as they appear in practice. - Includes many new images and procedural videos that depict exactly how to perform the techniques, allowing you to easily incorporate chemical peels into your practice and take your knowledge of chemical peels to the next level.

Minimally invasive aesthetic procedures are an important part of dermatologists’ day-to-day clinical routine. However, plastic surgeons are also becoming more willing to explore them, and minimally invasive cosmetic and aesthetic procedures are now an established interdisciplinary topic. Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Procedures - A Guide for Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons addresses the needs of both these specialties. It provides a comprehensive overview of the most relevant and widely used minimally invasive procedures, presented in a practical and straightforward style. Rather than a broad overview of the literature, it offers a step-by-step guide to clinical procedures. Each chapter explores a single clinical procedure, discussing the theoretical basis; the materials needed; the methods and techniques; clinical follow-up; before-and-after illustrations; as well as the side effects and complications and their management. It also includes a summary of tips and relevant references. With more than a hundred procedures presented and discussed in a clinically applicable format, Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Procedures - A Guide for Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons is a practical manual for all dermatology and plastic surgery practitioners who are interested in aesthetic medicine.

A concise, highly practical manual on the chemical treatment of photoaged skin covering superficial and medium peels. Authoritatively written, this practical guide provides an introduction to how peels work and discusses various peeling agents and treatment plans. It also provides detailed instruction on performing peels and covers post-peel care and maintenance. The Manual of Chemical Peels contains over 100 images--60 in full color--that clearly depict how a patient's skin improves.

The demand for cosmetic procedures is increasing worldwide. This book presents all the potential side-effects and complications of the most frequently used procedures in aesthetic dermatology and provides sound practical advice on their management. It will be helpful not only to beginners but also to experienced dermatologists who want to start performing new procedures. The text is fully illustrated and very simple to consult. For each procedure, the book discusses both common and uncommon side-effects and complications, provides tips on how to avoid them, and explains clearly how they are best treated.

A concise practical guide to treatment and diagnosis of skin related disorders for skin of color patients.

Chemical peels have been used to rejuvenate the skin for millennia but have only become the focus of scientific research within the last century. This book outlines the steps for accomplishing successful chemical peels-whether superficial, medium, or deep. Starting with basic current knowledge, the authors review the essentials, including the different agents used and their formulae as well as the proper techniques. In addition, the authors explain the art of chemical peels by showing how to provide an optimal, individually tailored treatment that takes into consideration the skin quality of each patient. Procedures are detailed step by step, and numerous tables summarize key information for quick reference. Case reports demonstrate the efficacy and lasting results of this skin rejuvenation modality. The book is designed for all dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and physicians who want to learn how to perform chemical peels or who want to extend their knowledge of individual aspects of this method.

Chemical peeling is a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin that is typically performed on the face, neck or hands. In this treatment, a chemical solution is applied to the skin that causes it to "blister" and eventually peel off. The new, regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin (American Society for Dermatologic Surgery). This book is a practical guide to chemical peel processes for dermatologists. Divided into 41 sections, the text begins with an overview of the history and classification of chemical peels, histology of skin and wound healing, basic chemistry and patient assessment and preparation. The following chapters cover numerous types of chemical peel treatments for a variety of disorders, and the book concludes with discussion on peel treatment results amongst patients of different ethnicities and skin tones. Edited by internationally recognised specialists in the field of dermatology, the book is highly illustrated with nearly 350 clinical photographs and tables to enhance learning. Key points Practical guide to chemical peel processes for dermatologists Covers numerous types of chemical peel treatments for different disorders Edited by internationally recognised specialists in the field Highly illustrated with clinical photographs and tables