Succinctly written and lavishly illustrated,
Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology: Treatment of Leg Veins, 3rd Edition, presents
up-to-the-minute, practical guidance on performing a full range of leg vein procedures. It
focuses on procedural how-to's and
offers step-by-step advice on proper techniques, pitfalls, and tricks of the trade so you can refine and hone your skills and expand your surgical repertoire. In one concise, accessible volume, you’ll find
the information you need to get the best results when performing ambulatory phlebectomy, sclerotherapy, foam sclerotherapy, endovenous ablation, laser therapy, and more.
- Provides an in-depth understanding of the principles, mechanisms, and clinical applications of leg vein procedures, along with practical insights into treatment protocols, patient management, and emerging innovations in the field
- Reflects recent advancements throughout, and includes three new chapters: Endovenous Cyanoacrylate Closure; Treatment of Venous Leg Ulcers; and Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy
- Contains case studies with more before-and-after photos
- Discusses common pitfalls and emphasizes how to optimize outcomes
- Shares tips and tricks of the trade from practically minded, technically skilled, hands-on clinicians
- 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
- 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
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1. Venous Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology
2. Presentations of Venous Disease
3. Patient Evaluation: History and Physical Examination
4. Lower Extremity Ultrasound: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications
5. An Overview of Therapy for Leg Veins
6. Sclerotherapy
7. Laser Treatment
8. Endovenous Thermal Ablation
9. Endovenous Cyanoacrylate Closure
10. Ambulatory Phlebectomy
11. Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy
12. Open Surgical Intervention for Superficial Venous Incompetence
13. The History and Future of Vein Surgery
14. Compression Therapy
15. Wound Care for Venous Ulcers
Dr. Murad Alam is an author of over 250 scientific publications and is the Editor of Archives of Dermatological Research. He is the Associate Editor of JAAD; Lasers in Medical Science; Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology; the International Journal of Women's Dermatology, and he is the Assistant Editor of Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Alam is series co-editor of the Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology books and has overall edited 20 books. Dr. Alam is current President of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and an incoming member of the Board of the American Academy of Dermatology. He is also the vice-president of the Blade and Light Society, an organization of volunteer dermatologic surgeons who perform charitable mission work to treat skin cancers and train surgical dermatologists in underserved countries. Dr. Alam's clinical practice includes the treatment of skin cancer, as well as cosmetic dermatology, and laser surgery.
