Small Practical Guide to Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion & Topical Products

This volume in the Cosmetic Procedures for Primary Care series details a broad array of minimally invasive cosmetic skin procedures. Regardless of your experience level with aesthetic medicine, this reference delivers useful facts and procedural guidance readers can apply directly to daily practice. Content features step-by-step instructions for in-office superficial exfoliation treatments and an approach for a daily home skin care regimen to treat sun-damaged and prematurely aged skin.

Detailed coverage encompasses the basics of aesthetic medicine, including relevant anatomy, target regions, and areas to be avoided to help improve outcomes and minimize complication risks. Each chapter focuses on skin care procedure or topical product regimens. Full-color design and illustrations boost understanding each procedure and aid in retention of essential information. Step-by-step instructions guide readers through each procedure to improve understanding and reduce errors. Convenient companion website includes videos that provide a surgeon’s-eye-view of every procedure.