Laser therapy, chemical peel, and dermabrasion can do wonders to improve aging skin. Due to the tremendous attention the media have given these youth-enhancing procedures, more and more patients are requesting them. Facial Skin Resurfacing covers all three of these major techniques.

This book and video combination is a must for the cosmetic surgeon or dermatologist wanting to learn the most successful techniques in facial skin resurfacing. The book covers the full spectrum of chemical peels, including superficial peels, medium-depth TCA peels, and deep phenol peels. It covers laser resurfacing in-depth, from fundamentals to recommended laser settings and passes. It also examines skin treatment agents, pretreatment regimens, superficial peeling agents, and the role of the aesthetician. The authors include information from a business perspective on how to integrate these techniques into a current aesthetic surgery or dermatology practice.

Aided by the more than 400 color illustrations in the book and the clear demonstrations on the video, practitioners will gain the skills and the confidence to perform these popular procedures.