Archives of Facial Plastic SurgeryVol. 10, No. 3 Free AccessColor Atlas of Cosmetic DermatologyJacob D. SteigerJacob D. SteigerSearch for more papers by this authorPublished Online:1 May 2008AboutSectionsPDF/EPUB Permissions & CitationsPermissionsDownload CitationsTrack CitationsAdd to favorites Back To Publication ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditEmail by Marc R. Avram, MD, Sandy Tsao, MD, Zeina Tannous, MD, and Matthew M. Avram, MD, 1st ed, hardcover, 400 pp, with illustrations, $130, ISBN 0-07-143761-4, New York, NY, McGraw-Hill Professional, 2007.This color atlas provides a concise overview of the many skin conditions encountered by the practicing cosmetic surgeon. Organized into 12 sections, the book has a total of 59 chapters that are individually dedicated to a particular subject matter and/or disease process. Each chapter is structured in an outline format, which imparts a concise overview of each condition. This includes epidemiologic information, physical examination findings, differential diagnosis, testing, and treatment options and pitfalls.The atlas is a richly illustrated text with over 600 color photographs and illustrations. It includes photographs of the disease process before and after treatment, as well as complications. Medical and surgical therapeutic interventions are outlined, including medication dosage, laser settings, and expected treatment outcomes with each modality. The discussion of laser therapy is thorough, up to date, and provides evidence-based justification.Overall, this atlas provides a well-organized overview of cosmetic dermatology. It will serve as a useful reference for the diagnosis and treatment of common skin conditions encountered by the physician who cares for cosmetic surgery patients.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 10Issue 3May 2008 InformationCopyright 2008 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Restrictions Apply to Government Use.To cite this article:Jacob D. Steiger.Color Atlas of Cosmetic Dermatology.Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery.May 2008.21-21.http://doi.org/10.1001/archfaci.2007.21Published in Volume: 10 Issue 3: May 1, 2008PDF download