An intro to Cosmetic Dermatology

Changes in diet and increasing exercise, together with a regimen of antioxidants, nutritional supplements, and growth factors, can alter how the genes express themselves. Both factors can greatly enhance the healing capability of the skin and can improve the results of cosmetic surgeries.

Beyond the obvious advantages of a balanced diet and exercise there are the physiological ones that help people feel more alive with renewed and vital well-being.
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»Medicine As It Relates to Dermatology
»Introduction
»The Clinical Science of Anti-Aging Medicine
»The Aging Process
»Free Radical Theory of Aging
»Antioxidizing Processes
»Diet and Nutrition
»Hormonal Regulation of Aging
»Adrenopause
»Menopause
»Andropause
»Somatopause
»Growth Hormone in the Aging Process
»Consequences of Reduced Growth Hormone Secretion on the Skin
»Can Human Growth Hormone Reverse the Effects of Aging?
»Growth Hormone Secretagogues
»Side Effects of Growth Hormone Therapy
»A Brief Guide to Anti-Aging Supplements and Growth-Hormone-Releasing Nutrients for the Skin
»Oral Antioxidant Nutrients
»Vitamin c
»Food Sources
»Risks with High Doses
»Vitamin e
»Role in the Body and Consequences of Deficiency
»Recommended Daily Allowance
»Food Sources
»Risks with High Doses
»Interactions with Other Nutrients and Drugs
»Carotenoids
»Role in the Body and Consequences of Deficiency
»Recommended Daily Allowance
»Food Sources
»Risks with High Doses
»Selenium
»Role in the Body and Consequences of Deficiency
»Recommended Daily Allowance
»Food Sources
»Risks with High Doses
»Interactions with Other Nutrients
»Glycemic Index
»Final Remarks
»References


»Anti-aging Skin Care Ingredient Technologies
»Introduction
»Reassessing the Skin Care Regimen
»Aging Skin
»Antioxidants
»Spin Traps–Phenyl Butyl Nitrone
»Vitamin e
»Vitamin c
»Coenzyme Q10
»Idebenone
»Lipoic Acid
»Polyphenols
»Selenium
»Carotenoids
»Vitamin A–Retinoids
»B Vitamins
»Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs)
»Polyhydroxy Acids (PHAs)
»Beta-Hydroxy Acids (BHAs)
»Beta-Glucan
»Skin Respiratory Factors
»Copper
»Peptides
»Conclusion
»References


»Photoaging and Pigmentary Changes of the Skin
»Introduction
»Mechanisms of Aging
»Clinical Characteristics of Photoaging and Pigmentary Changes
»Asian Skin
»African American Skin
»Caucasian Skin
»Histology of Photoaged Skin
»The Pigmentary System in Photoaged Skin
»Overview of Prevention of Photoaging and Pigmentary Changes of the Skin
»Overview of Treatment of Photoaging and Pigmentary Changes of the Skin
»Summary
»References


 
»Chemexfoliation and Superficial Skin Resurfacing
»Introduction
»Superficial Chemical Peeling
»Scientific Background
»Indications
»Patient Selection
»Treatment and Clinical Management
»Preprocedure Rejuvenation Regimen
»Application of the Wounding Agent
»Postprocedure Management
»Adverse Effects
»Outcome
»Ethnic Skin Considerations
»Glycolic Acid Peels
»Salicylic Acid Peels
»Jessner’s Peel
»Trichloroacetic Acid 10–30%
»Solid Carbon Dioxide
»Medium-Depth Chemical Peeling
»Scientific Background
»Indications
»Patient Selection
»Treatment and Clinical Management
»Preprocedure Rejuvenation Regimen
»Application of the Wounding Agent
»Postpeel Management
»Adverse Effects
»Outcome
»Ethnic Skin Considerations
»Deep Chemical Peeling
»Scientific Background
»Indications
»Patient Selection
»Treatment and Clinical Management
»Preprocedure Rejuvenation Regimen
»Application of the Wounding Agent
»Postprocedure Management
»Adverse Effects
»Outcome
»Microdermabrasion
»Scientific Background
»Indications
»Patient Selection
»Treatment and Clinical Management
»Adverse Effects
»Outcome
»References


»Botulinum Toxin
»Introduction
»Scientific Background
»Availability
»History of Treatment Using Botulinum Toxin
»Partial List for the Use of Botulinum Toxin
»Muscles Involved in Treatment Using Botulinum Toxin
»Indications
»Botulinum Toxin Type a
»Botox Medical
»Botox Cosmetic
»Dysport
»Botulinum Toxin Type b
»Patient Selection
»Managing Patient Expectations
»Pretreatment Considerations
»Postinjection Considerations
»Contraindications
»Treatment and Clinical Management
»Botulinum Toxin Type a
»Botulinum Toxin Type b
»Complications/Adverse Reactions
»Other Reported Side Effects
»Prognosis/Outcome
»References


 
»Soft Tissue Augmentation
»Introduction
»Overview of Common Injectable Fillers
»Fat
»Autologous
»Cadaver-Derived
»Collagen
»Hyaluronic Acid
»Poly-L-lactic Acid
»Silicone Oil
»Scientific Background
»Autologous Material
»Fat Transfer
»Fat Autograft Muscle Injection
»Cultured Human Fibroblasts
»Cadaver-derived Implants
»Acellular Allogeneic Dermis
»Injectable Microparticulate Acellular Allogeneic Dermis
»Lyophilized Human Particulate Fascia Lata
»Temporary
»Animal-Based Collagen
»Non-Animal-Based Collagen
»Hyaluronic Acid
»Poly-L-lactic Acid
»Semipermanent
»Synthetic Calcium Hydroxylapatite Microspheres Suspended in Aqueous Polysaccharide Gel
»Permanent
»Polymethylmethacrylate Microspheres in Denatured Bovine Collagen
»Silicone Oil
»Implants
»Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene
»Gore-Tex
»Dual-Porosity Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene
»Indications
»Patient Selection
»Contraindications
»Specific Product Contraindications
»References


»Laser Skin Resurfacing
»Introduction
»Ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing
»Carbon Dioxide Laser
»Erbium:Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet Laser
»Adverse Effects and Complications
»Nonablative Laser Skin Resurfacing
»Intense Pulsed Light Source
»Pulsed Dye Laser
»Midinfrared Lasers
»Nonablative Radiofrequency Technology
»Adverse Effects and Complications
»Conclusion
»Summary
»References


»Sclerotherapy
»Introduction
»Venous Anatomy of the Lower Extremity
»The Deep Venous System
»The Superficial Venous System
»Other Superficial Veins of the Leg
»Perforating Veins
»The Venous Valvular System
»Indications for Sclerotherapy
»Clinical Evaluation of the Venous System of the Lower Extremity
»Diagnostic Examination of the Venous System of the Lower Extremity
»Treatment of Telangiectasias
»Venous Segment Preparation
»Sclerotherapy Technique for Telangiectasias
»Sclerotherapy Techniques for the Treatment of Varicose Veins
»Compression Foam Sclerotherapy
»The History of Sclerosing Foams
»Compression Foam Sclerotherapy
»Methods for the Preparation of Sclerosing Foam
»Indications for Foam Sclerotherapy
»Body Position
»Recommended Volume of Sclerosing Foam
»Injection Variables
»Complications and Risks
»Postsclerotherapy Hyperpigmentation
»Edema
»Telangiectatic Matting
»Localized Urticaria
»Tape Compression Blister Formation
»Tape-Induced Folliculitis
»Vessel Recurrence
»Vasovagal Reactions
»Cutaneous Necrosis
»Allergic Reactions
»Superficial Thrombophlebitis
»Arterial Injection
»Pulmonary Embolism/Deep Venous Thrombosis
»Nerve Damage
»Conclusion
»References