Book Reviews
March 2001
in “
International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology
”
cosmetic surgery dermatology cosmetology consumer health protection cosmetic claims scarless wound healing biochemistry of scarring wound repair keloid formation skin substitutes cosmeceuticals adverse reactions plastic surgery aesthetic surgery cosmetic surgery dermatology cosmetology consumer health protection cosmetic claims scarless wound healing scarring wound repair keloid skin substitutes cosmeceuticals adverse reactions plastic surgery aesthetic surgery
TLDR The document covers books on cosmetic surgery and skin care, discussing legal and ethical issues, wound healing, the overlap of cosmetics and drugs, and detailed plastic surgery techniques.
The document reviews several books relevant to cosmetic surgery and dermatology. "Cosmetics: Controlled Efficacy Studies and Regulation" is a comprehensive guide on the legal, ethical, and methodological aspects of cosmetology, focusing on consumer health protection and the evaluation of cosmetic claims. "Scarless Wound Healing" provides insights into the biochemistry of scarring, wound repair, and recent advances in the field, including discussions on keloid formation and skin substitutes. "Cosmeceuticals: Drugs vs. Cosmetics" explores the blurred line between cosmetics and drugs, detailing the effects, efficacy, and potential adverse reactions of various cosmeceutical products. Lastly, "Plastic Surgery: Indications, Operations, and Outcomes" is a detailed five-volume text on plastic and cosmetic surgery, covering a wide range of procedures and techniques, with Volume V being particularly useful for cosmetic surgeons interested in aesthetic surgery standards of care.
