Surgery of the Skin

PART ONE:: BASIC SURGICAL CONCEPTS

1 Anatomy for Procedural Dermatology

2 Aseptic

3 Anesthesia and Analgesia

4 Instruments and Materials

5 Patient Evaluation, Informed Consent, Preoperative Assessment and Care

6 Antibiotics

7 Wound Healing

8 Wound Healing and its Impact on Dressings and Postoperative Care

PART TWO:: ESSENTIAL SURGICAL SKILLS

9 Electrosurgery, Electrocoagulation, Electrofulguration, Electrodesiccation, Electrosection, Electrocautery

10 Cryosurgery

11 Skin Biopsy Techniques

12 Incision, Draining, and Exteriorization Techniques

13 Suturing Materials, and Epidermal Closure Techniques

14 Complex Layered Facial Closures

15 Hemostasis

16 Ellipse, Ellipse Variations, and Dog-ear Repairs

17 Random Pattern Cutaneous Flaps

18 Axial Pattern Flaps

19 Skin Grafting

20 Scar Revision

PART THREE:: AESTHETIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES

21 Psychosocial Issues and the Cosmetic Surgery Patient

22 Evaluation and Management of the Aging Face

23 Soft Tissue Augmentation

24 Chemical Peels

25 Implants

26 Botulinum Toxins

27 Liposuction

28 Autologous Fat Transfer:: Evolving Concepts and Techniques

29 Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation

30 Laser Hair Removal

31 Microdermabrasion and Dermabrasion

32 Laser Treatment of Tattoos and Pigmented Lesions

33 Energy-based Treatment of the Aging Face for Skin Resurfacing:: Ablative and Non-ablative Lasers, Photodynamic Therapy of Photoaging and Actinic Damage

34 Laser and Light Treatment of Acquired and Congenital Vascular Lesions

35 Sclerotherapy of Varicose Veins

36 Endovenous Ablation Techniques with Ambulatory Phlebectomy for Varicose Veins

37 Minimum Incision Face Lift

38 Vertical Vector Face Lift with Local Anesthesia

39 Blepharoplasty and Brow Lift

40 Rejuvenation of the Neck Using Liposuction and Other Techniques

PART FOUR:: SPECIAL PROCEDURES

41 Keloid Management

42 Vitiligo Surgery

43 Management of Dysplastic Nevi and Melanomas

44 Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology

45 Leg Ulcer Management

46 Nail Surgery

47 Repair of the Split Earlobe, Ear Piercing, and Earlobe Reduction

Sirunya Silapunt and Leonard H Goldberg

PART FIVE:: OFFICE-BASED SURGERY:: PHYSICAL AND REGULATORY

48 Design of the Surgical Suite, Including Large Equipment and Monitoring Devices

49 Dermatology Office Accreditation