Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery
January 1998
botulinum A exotoxin injectable collagen soft tissue augmentation glycolic acid peels trichloroacetic acid TCA solid CO2 Jessner's solution dermabrasion cosmetic laser surgery hair transplantation micrografts minigrafts alopecia reduction surgery Botox collagen injections chemical peels TCA peels carbon dioxide hair transplants
TLDR Cosmetic dermatologic surgery offers various techniques to improve appearance.
This document from 1998 reviewed various cosmetic dermatologic surgery techniques, including the use of botulinum A exotoxin for cosmetic purposes, injectable collagen, and soft tissue augmentation with fibrel. It covered glycolic acid peels and medium-depth chemical peels using trichloroacetic acid (TCA), sometimes preceded by solid CO2, as well as enhanced peels combining Jessner's solution with TCA. The document also discussed dermabrasion, cosmetic laser surgery, and tumescent liposuction, along with liposculpture techniques for different body areas. Additionally, it addressed the treatment of varicose and telangiectatic veins, hair transplantation using micro- and minigrafts, and alopecia reduction surgery.
