Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology: Cosmetic Procedures in Skin of Color

Offering a step-by-step, practical approach to increasingly requested cosmetic procedures, Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology: Cosmetic Treatment of Skin of Color, enables you to master the up-to-date cosmetic techniques that produce the superior results your patients expect. Edited by renowned dermatologist, Dr. Andrew F. Alexis, along with hand-selected experts in this rapidly growing field, it provides practical insights into safe and effective approaches to cosmetic procedures in skin of color that can be performed by dermatologists—all abundantly illustrated and evidence based. A substantial video library demonstrating preferred techniques and modalities helps you successfully incorporate the latest procedures into your practice.

Key Features

• Provides complete, clear descriptions for aesthetic dermatological concerns in patients with skin of color, including dedicated chapters on populations of African, East Asian, South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Hispanic/Latino ancestry.
• Covers management of key dermatologic conditions in skin of color including melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, hair loss, and keloids.
• Features high-quality images and numerous procedural videos demonstrating exactly how to perform today’s most requested or most challenging procedures.
• Presents preferred methods and step-by-step techniques for chemical peels, laser hair removal, laser resurfacing, laser treatment of pigmented lesions, hair transplantation, botulinum toxins, soft tissue fillers, periorbital rejuvenation, and more.
• Shares the knowledge and expertise of editor and cosmetic dermatologist, Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, of New York City’s Center for Diverse Skin Complexions, who is often asked by patients, “Can we use this treatment safely on my skin?”—reflecting concerns regarding complications following cosmetic procedures in patients with non-white skin types.
• 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. Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

PART 1: Introduction

1. Structural and functional differences and their relevance to aesthetic concerns and approach to treatmentMurad Alam, MD and Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH
2. Aesthetics in Skin of ColorTBC
   Part 2: Aesthetic Concerns and Special Considerations for Specific Populations
3. Populations of African ancestryCheryl Burgess, MD
4. Populations of East Asian ancestryHenry Chan, MD
5. Populations of Hispanic/Latino ancestryMaritza Perez, MD
6. Populations of Middle Eastern AncestryHassan Galadari, MD
7. Populations of South Asian ancestryHema Sundaram, MD
   Part 3: Specific Conditions and Skin of Colour
8. Topical therapies for melasmaHeather Woolery-Lloyd, MD
9. Procedural therapies for melasmaCL Goh, MD and Sabrina Fabi
10. Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation: Treatment and PreventionSusan Taylor, MD
11. Keloids and hypertrophic scars: treatment and preventionJared Jagdeo, MD
12. Pigmented lesions in Asian skin typesHenry Chan, MD
13. Laser hair removal: nuances and best practices for skin of colorEliot Battle, MD
14. Skin resurfacing: nuances and best practices for skin of colorGilly S. Munavalli, MD, MHS
15. Chemical peels: nuances and best practices for skin of colorPearl Grimes, MD
16. Body contouring: racial/ethnic considerations and expert techniques for optimal outcomesSabrina Fabi, MD
17. Botulinum toxins: racial/ethnic considerations and expert techniques for optimal outcomesPearl Grimes, MD
18. Injectable fillers: racial/ethnic considerations and expert techniques for optimal outcomesHassan Galadari, MD and Cheryl Burgess, MD
19. Periorbital rejuvenation: racial/ethnic considerations and expert techniquesJulius Few, MD
20. Hair disorders: aesthetic approaches for patients of African ancestry

Author Information

By Andrew F. Alexis, MD, Professor, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Chairman of Dermatology, Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West, New York, New York

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