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, Second 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