
The Science of Skin Quality
Description
This book is an invaluable resource that offers a robust scientific foundation and evidence-based treatments, providing profound insights for dermatologists, aesthetic practitioners, and researchers. It seamlessly integrates dermatological science, innovative treatment approaches, and real-world clinical applications to enhance skin quality.
The chapters delve deeply into the attributes of skin quality, exploring the various factors that influence it. They provide a thorough understanding of how to assess and optimize skin quality through both medical and aesthetic interventions.
Detailed discussions on treatment modalities such as fillers, botulinum toxin injections, and energy-based devices are included, offering practitioners a comprehensive guide to these techniques. Additionally, dedicated chapters focus on developing patient-specific approaches to addressing individual aesthetic concerns, ensuring personalized and effective treatment plans.
This book serves as a ready reckoner for dermatologists and plastic surgeons looking to establish or upgrade their aesthetic medicine practice. It covers every aspect of aesthetic medicine, making it an essential tool for professionals aiming to stay at the forefront of the field.
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Dr. Aseem Sharma , MD, DNB, MBA, FRCP (London), is the Director and Chief Dermatologist at Skin Saga Centre for Dermatology, Mumbai, India, Director at ADMIRE Academy, and President of the AIM (Admire Interventional Masterclass) Conference. He also serves as Series Editor for Springer Nature in aesthetic and procedural dermatology.
An internationally recognized dermatologist, trichologist, researcher, educator, and invited speaker, Dr. Sharma has authored more than 200 scientific publications and served as Chief Editor for 13 dermatology textbooks and compendiums. He has delivered over 1,000 invited lectures, keynote addresses, panel discussions, and workshops at leading national and international dermatology and aesthetic medicine meetings. His core academic interests include trichology, regenerative dermatology, PRP, exosomes, injectables, and procedural dermatology.
Dr. Sharma is a former Squadron Leader from the Indian Air Force and has also worked as a journalist with The New Delhi Times .
Dr Rajat Kandhari (MBBS, MD, MSc.), is a consultant dermatologist and specialist in aesthetic procedures from New Delhi, India. He completed his MD with top honors from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and research institute, Chennai, and MSc. From Anglia Ruskin University, UK with distinction. He is currently the coordinator of the Special Interest Group of Aesthetics of the Indian Association of Dermatology, dealing with disseminating knowledge regarding aesthetic procedures all over India. He has more than 60 peer reviewed publications and has given more than 100 oral presentations in national and international conferences. He has also held posts of Honorary secretary and vice president of the Delhi chapter of the Indian Association of Dermatology. He is the recipient of various awards including the Imrich Sarkany Scholarship (European Academy of Dermatology) and Rising Star Scholarship (World Congress of Dermatology).
Dr. Neha Akhoon , MBBS, M.D in Pharmacology from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, is currently pursuing her M.D in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy from Government Medical College, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir. She has a particular interest in Aesthetic medicine, pediatric dermatology, neglected tropical diseases and dermatopathology. Beyond clinical work, she is actively engaged in dermatological research and has contributed to peer- reviewed journals and book chapters.
Content
Chapter 1: Understanding skin quality.- Chapter 2: The biology of skin aging.- Chapter 3: Clinical evaluation of skin quality.- Chapter 4: The skin quality consultation.- Chapter 5: Topical Actives for Skin Quality.- Chapter 6: Oral Nutricosmetics and Skin Supplements.- Chapter 7: Skin Boosters - HA and Beyond.- Chapter 8: Polynucleotides and PDRN.- Chapter 9: Exosomes in Aesthetic Dermatology.- Chapter 10: Lasers and RF for Skin Quality.- Chapter 11: Skin Quality Protocols by Age Group and ethnicity.- Chapter 12: Creating a Skin Quality Practice.- Chapter 13: Clinical Cases and Treatment Journeys.