Dermatologic Surgery and Cosmetic Procedures in Primary Care Practice

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.

Table of Contents:

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