Effective scar management is an essential clinical skill-one that calls for the most up-to-date management and treatment options to help patients minimize the physical, aesthetic, psychological, and social consequences that can be associated with scarring. Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology: Scar Management, Second Edition, provides current, practical guidance on medical treatments, light/laser treatment, surgical and non-surgical procedures, and more, edited by the foremost pioneers in the field. Succinctly written and lavishly illustrated, this resource focuses on procedural how to's and offers step-by-step guidance on proper techniques, pitfalls, and tricks of the trade. Reviews connective tissue biology, wound healing, and scar formation Covers the hottest topics and treatments in scar management and pigment modification today including medical, surgical, and radiation approaches, as well as the evolving landscape of lasers and other energy-based devices Discusses common pitfalls and emphasizes how to optimize outcomes Shares tips and tricks of the trade from practically minded, technically skilled, hands-on clinicians Includes new chapters on minimally invasive procedures in scar management; management of keloids and hypertrophic scars; management of acne scarring; management of traumatic and burn scars; patient case studies and treatment algorithms; and more, as well as two new videos on lasers and energy-based devices Features a wealth of color illustrations and photographs that depict cases as they present in practice, treatment algorithms, and further reading lists An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud Other recent titles in the Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Series: Cosmeceuticals, 4th Edition [9780443118081] Cosmetic Treatment of Skin of Color, 1st Edition [9780323831444] Surgical Lifting, 1st Edition [9780323673266] Hair Restoration, 1st Edition [9780323829212] Soft Tissue Augmentation, 5th Edition [9780323830751] Botulinum Toxin, 5th Edition [9780323831161] Lasers, Lights, and Energy Devices, 5th Edition [9780323829052]
Jessica Labadie, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained dermatologist specializing in cosmetic, surgical and medical dermatology for adults and children. She is the former Director of Lasers and Cosmetic Surgery at the Icahn school of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Dr. Labadie trained in dermatology in the Department of Dermatology at Northwestern University in Chicago where she served as Chief Resident during her final year. Subsequently, she completed advanced clinical training in Lasers and Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery as a Fellow at SkinCare Physicians under the mentorship of world experts and thought leaders. Dr. Labadie has written numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, academic poster presentations, oral abstracts, and lectures on cosmetic dermatology and laser surgery. She is considered a leader in the field of lasers and energy-based devices and has held numerous leadership positions in various international societies, including the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) and the Association of Academic Cosmetic Dermatologists.
Dr. Murad Alam is an author of over 250 scientific publications and is the Editor of Archives of Dermatological Research. He is the Associate Editor of JAAD; Lasers in Medical Science; Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology; the International Journal of Women's Dermatology, and he is the Assistant Editor of Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Alam is series co-editor of the Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology books and has overall edited 20 books. Dr. Alam is current President of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and an incoming member of the Board of the American Academy of Dermatology. He is also the vice-president of the Blade and Light Society, an organization of volunteer dermatologic surgeons who perform charitable mission work to treat skin cancers and train surgical dermatologists in underserved countries. Dr. Alam's clinical practice includes the treatment of skin cancer, as well as cosmetic dermatology, and laser surgery.
Dr. Jeffrey S. Dover is the co-director of SkinCare Physicians of Chestnut Hill, a comprehensive facility specializing in dermatology, laser and cosmetic surgery, and he is Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine, and Associate Professor of Dermatology at Brown Medical School. Dr. Dover's research interests are Photomedicine, lasers in medicine, cosmetic laser surgery, and medical education. He is the author of over 400 scientific publications. He has co-authored and edited over 45 textbooks, many of which have been translated into French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Polish and Chinese and are sold to physicians all over the world. Dr. Dover is the founding editor of Journal Watch for Dermatology, produced by the publishers of the New England Journal of Medicine. He is also a Past President of both the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery and the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery.
