Many of the innovations in skin surgery that are now widely accepted were pioneered by dermatologists. For instance, hair transplantation, dermabrasion, and laser surgery were all first used by dermatologists. Perhaps the greatest contribution to skin surgery has been the development and expansion of Mohs micrographic surgery, which is a surgical/pathological technique for removing skin cancer. Many unique reconstructive techniques have been developed by dermatologic surgeons to close wounds after skin cancer removal. In addition, because dermatologists are required to have extensive pathology training during residency, they have been in a unique position to develop and advance this technique.In the realm of cosmetic and aesthetic dermatology, dermatologists also have been at the forefront researching skin rejuvenation and expanding use of skin fillers, botox, and laser surgery. Because of extensive training in skin biology, dermatologists have a unique and expansive background to research cutaneous surgery.The purpose of this book is to provide medical students and residents a practical summary of core knowledge in dermatologic surgery. The chapters are written by experts in each topic and presented in outline form that focuses on important facts and “pearls”. Heavy emphasis is placed on historic development of dermatologic surgery as we feel it is important to understand where dermatologic surgery came from and where it is headed in the future. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents Preface Acknowledgments List of Contributors Section I: Dermatologic Surgery Background 1. History of Dermatologic Surgery 2. Preoperative Evaluation and Avoiding Surgical Problems 3. Benign Skin Lesions 4. Pre-malignant and Malignant Skin Lesions 5. Skin Biopsy Techniques Section II: Dermatologic Surgery Basics 6. Wound Healing 7. Anatomy 8. Electrosurgery 9. Dressings and Their Effects on Wound Healing 10. Basic Suturing and Excision Techniques 11. Nail Unit Surgery Section III: Reconstructive Dermatologic Surgery 12. Skin Grafts 13. Cutaneous Flaps 14. Mohs Micrographic Surgery Section IV: Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery 15. Neurotoxins 16. Soft Tissue Fillers 17. Chemical Peeling 18. Lasers 19. Sclerotherapy and Endovenous Ablation 20. Tumescent Liposuction 21. Hair Transplantation 22. Miscellaneous Procedures: Intense Pulsed Light, Photodynamic Therapy, Cryotherapy, Cryolipolysis, Microdermabrasion, Salabrasion, Dermabrasion, Microneedling, Radiofrequency, and Ultrasound Index Covering the full range of dermatologic surgery, this text will be essential reading for residents in dermatology, family practice, and surgical specialties needing to review a topic in detail quickly and easily. Each chapter is in brief outline form, with tables, line drawings, and the essential references, offering an authoritative and up-to-date guide with 32 contributors. "Covering the full range of dermatologic surgery, this text will be essential reading for residents in dermatology, family practice, and surgical specialties needing to review a topic in detail. Each chapter is in brief, with tables, line drawings, and the essential references, offering an authoritative and up-to-date guide"-- Provided by publisher
