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by Leslie Baumann, 226 pp, with illus, $149, ISBN 0071362819, New York, NY, McGraw-Hill, 2002.

Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2003;5:448.

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Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice is a concise, well-written and well-illustrated overview on the topic of cosmetic dermatology that will prove to be useful to all physicians who care for cosmetic patients. The book includes more than 230 illustrations and photographs and relies heavily on evidence-based medicine to support current treatment regimens for cosmetic conditions ranging from acne to the aging face.

The text is organized into 5 parts, beginning with the basic concepts of skin science and skin disease as they specifically pertain to cosmetic patients and follows with discussions on dermatologic treatments and procedures. There are 3 excellent chapters on the use of botulinum toxin, soft tissue augmentation, and chemical peels that provide detailed descriptions of the procedures, helpful hints to achieve the most desirable results, and common pitfalls to avoid. Each chapter is well referenced with current literature and provides a valuable resource for further investigation. The . . . [Full Text of this Article]

Jeffrey S. Moyer, MD, Reviewer
Center for Facial Cosmetic Surgery
19900 Haggerty Rd
Livonia, MI 48152