By Jessica G. Labadie MD, Murad Alam MD, MSCI, MBA, Jeffrey S. Dover MD, FRCPC, FRCP

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, 2nd 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.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]