Aesthetic rejuvenation: A regional approach

Abstract

Aesthetic Rejuvenation: A Regional Approach edited by Ranell Hirsch, Neil Sadick, and Joel L. Cohen is a lightweight, but comprehensive, easy-to-use textbook. The book's focus is on specific regions of the body, giving practitioners a way to effectively determine the most appropriate procedure, similar to what we do in practice when evaluating cosmetic patients. The text starts with the initial approach of the cosmetic patient and covers procedures, outcomes, results, and side effects of each, on the basis of the region of concern. The chapter on facial rejuvenation covers multiple modalities from nonablative techniques, fractional resurfacing, Botox, fillers, chemical peels, photodynamic therapy, threads, minilifts, and tightening devices. This is a multi-authored text, which includes the most commonly seen regions of cosmetic concern, such as the face, periorbital area, neck, abdomen, arms, hands, legs, and breast. There are other chapters that review the initial approach to a cosmetic patient, a structural approach, new generation cosmeceuticals, and scars and striae. There are many useful tips throughout each chapter based on the author's experience. Most discuss typical laser settings, treatment techniques, and step-by-step instructions. The photos are well done, with most focusing on before and after views, but some demonstrate techniques. Although the intent of the book is to provide regional guidance, the index does allow users to look up particular conditions, devices, and procedures. I particularly liked the textbook's straight-to-the-point tips and techniques and believe it is a valuable text for the cosmetic surgeon.