Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery
December 1982
in “
Archives of Dermatology
”
TLDR Various cosmetic skin issues can be treated with techniques like dermabrasion, chemical peels, and hair transplants.
The article from 1982 focused on office treatments for various cosmetic dermatologic issues, including benign lesions like lentigines, milia, spider nevi, telangiectasias, xanthelasma, and keloids. It advocated for the use of dermabrasion, punch-transplant replacement techniques, and collagen implants to treat acne scarring. Additionally, chemical face peels were described for addressing actinic damage and premature wrinkling. The article also discussed surgical methods for correcting male-pattern alopecia, such as hair transplants, scalp-reduction techniques, and scalp flaps.
