Cutaneous Surgery

Here's a brand-new clinical reference on cutaneous surgery that covers basic as well as more advanced surgical procedures. Dr Wheeland and 97 contributors provide the latest information available on surgical techniques, and alert the reader to potential complications. A discussion of the microanatomy, biochemical and physiologic processes in wound healing helps readers understand the interrelationships of these activities in the final outcome. Highlights new techniques Chapters on facial cosmetics to minimize postoperative morbidity, and perorming surgery in black patients provide vital information that is not commonly found in surgical books. An entire chapter devoted to contact allergens helps the surgeon in treating patients and in also avoiding occupational contact dermatitis which could limit the ability to perform surgery.