A
Ablating rhytides 144
Ablative laser 134 see also Carbon dioxide laser
Absorbable gelatin sponge 35 see also Gelfoam
Acneiform eruptions 135
Actinic damage 3
Adjacent tissue transfer 105
advancement flaps 108
banner flap 109
bilobed flap 109
complications 114
equipment 107
indications 105
island flaps 112
operative suite 107
patient selection 105
pedicle flaps 112
postoperative management 113
preparation and execution 108
rhombic flap 109
rotation flaps 108
short term 113
surgical technique 107
tissue motion 107
transposition flaps 108
Adson forceps 107
Allergic reaction 141
Allergies 2
Amateur tattoos 123
Ambulatory vein treatments 137
Anaphylaxis 11
Anesthesia 80
equipment 11
indications 11
patient consent 11
patient selection 11
techniques 12
types of 11
Anesthetics, injectable local 12
Anti-bruising medications 157
Anticoagulants, multiple 105
Anti-inflammatory agents 154 see also Neuroleptic agents
Anti-microbial spectrum 7
Antiseptic skin preparations 7
Apixaban 31
Arnica forte 157
Arnicare gel 157 see also Arnica forte
Artificial compartment syndrome 13
Atrophic skin 45
Atypical nevi 79
Automatic implantable defibrillator 34
B
Bacteria, cell walls of 7
Bacterial infection 167
Baseline frontalis function 156
BCCs see Basal cell carcinomas (BCCs)
Becker's nevus 123
Belotero 159
Benign nevi 79
Biterminal cautery 34
Biterminal electrocautery devices 34
Biterminal units 34
Black tattoo 123
Blood spatter 9
BTX see Botulinum toxins (BTX)
Bupivacaine 12
Buried dermal suture 41
C
Café au lait macules 123
Cancerous lesions 1
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) 17
Cerebrovascular events 142
Chamber technique 57
Chemical exfoliant, application of 143
Chemical irritants 139
Chemical matricectomy 175
complications 147
equipment 145
indications 143
inexpensive 3
patient selection 144
positioning of equipment 146
postoperative management 147
preparation 145
surgical technique 146
technique 143
CHG see Chlorhexidine gluconate 7
Chin 164
Chlorhexidine 80
Chlorhexidine-alcohol 168
Chloride 51 see Ferric subsulfate
Chromated glycerine 139
Classic banner flap 109
Classic rhombic flap 109
Classic transposition flap 110
Clinical laboratory improvement amendments (CLIA) 87
Clopidogrel 31
Clostridium difficile 9
Cobblestone chin 156
Compressor naris 156
Conceal erythema 119
Corticosteroid, injection of 107
Cosmetic expectations 105
Cosmetic procedures 141
Cryoembedder 90
Cryosurgery 55
indications 55
lesion selection 55
open surgical technique 56
patient selection 55
possible complications 58
postoperative management 57
preparation 56
principle of 55
surgical technique 56
technique 55
Curettage 61
equipment 62
indications 61
patient selection 61
positioning 62
possible complications 65
postoperative management 64
preparation 61
surgical technique 62
technique 61
Curette biopsy 52
Cutaneous surgery 21
D
Dabigatran 31
Deep perioral rhytides 135
Deep venous disease, treatment of 140
Dental chair model 17
Dermabrasion 167
Dermal lesions 123
Dermal sutures, pearls 41
Dermatitis 132
Dermoepidermal junction lesions 123
Diazepam 133
Diffuse sun damage 3
Digital nerve 13
Dilator nasalis 156
Donor-site morbidity 98
Doppler ultrasonography 140
Dychromia 146
Dynamic facial rhytides, moderate-to-severe 149
Dysport 151
E
EIC see Epidermal inclusion cysts (EIC)
Electrodesiccation 61
Electrosurgical units 18
Elliptical excision 79
Epidermal closure, types of 45
Epidermal inclusion cysts (EIC) 73
Epidermal injury 118
Erosive pustular dermatosis 29
Erythematous scars 115
Erythrotelangiectatic rosacea 115
Ethmoidal nerve, external 13
Ethyl alcohol 7
Excisional surgery 11
Extreme pain, fear of 1
F
Facial and body hair, unwanted 4
Facial erythema 115
Facial herpes infection 131
Facial lesions, complex 2
Facial telangiectasia 115
FAPG see Fast-absorbing plain gut (FAPG)
Fascia, superficial 82
Fast-absorbing plain gut (FAPG) 96
Fitzpatrick skin 123
Flap failure 107
Fluid hyaluronic acid 163
Fractional lasers 131
Fractional resurfacing lasers 131
anesthesia 133
equipment 132
indications 131
nonablative lasers 133
operative suite 132
patient consent 131
patient selection 131
postoperative management 135
potential complications 135
preoperative management 133
procedure technique 133
short-term management 135
supplies 132
surgical technique 133
technique 131
tray preparation 132
Fraxel 133
Fungicidal soap 9
Fusiform 79 see also Elliptical excision
G
GA see Glycolic acid (GA)
Gelfoam 35
Geometry, appreciation of 105
Gingko biloba 159
Glabellar 3
Glycerin 138
Glycolic acid (GA) 143
Gowns 9
Gradle scissors 21
Graft harvesting, technique of 101
Graft, healing of 102
Grasp tissue 20
H
Haemostasis 18
Halsey needle drivers 20
Handwashing 9
Head cushion 18
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) 167
HIV see Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
HSV see Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 8
Hyaluronic filler agents and techniques 159
anesthesia 160
charting and consent 161
complications 164
filler injection 161
inappropriate placement 165
indications 159
lateral malar eminence 164
malar cheek 164
management 164
melolabial folds 161
nasolabial folds 161
overcorrection 165
postoperative care 164
site-specific treatment strategies 161
superficial injection 164
supplies 160
surgical techniques 160
tear trough 164
Hyaluronidase 166
Hyperpigmentation, high-risk of 145
Hypopigmented scarring 116
I
Infection, risk of 39
Inflammatory diseases 49
Inflammatory disorders 49
Infraorbital region, volumization of 165
Initial incision 81
International normalized ratio (INR) 1
Iris scissors 21
Island flaps 112
Isolated lesion, surgery for 2
cost and insurance coverage 2
difficulty level 2
esthetic expectation 2
medical necessity 2
Isopropanol 7
Isopropyl alcohol 51 see also Povidone
Isposable skin marking pen 10
Itching 135
K
Kaposi's sarcoma 55
Keloidal healing 2
Keratitis, severe 7
Keratotic lesions, benign 67
Kirby scale 123
Knurled scalpel handle 22
L
Labial artery 32
Labial herpes infection, reactivation of 135
Large tumors, debulking of 91
Laryngeal papillomas 9
Laser
fully-ablative 131
procedures 124
safety goggles 132
skin resurfacing technique 131
treatment gel 116
types 124
vermilionectomy 11
Leg telangiectasia 138
Lentigo maligna 55
Lesion-specific techniques 62
Ligature 34
anesthesia 75
hemostasis 77
on shoulder, removal of 76
procedure 75
skin marking 75
surgical closure 77
Lips 162
Liquid nitrogen 56
Liver disease 12
Loop cautery tips 168
Lorazepam 133
Lower extremity telangiectasia and venulectasia 115
Lunula 173
M
Mattress sutures 46
Mayo hegar 20
Mayo stand 17
Melanocytes, malignant 92
Melanonychia, biopsy for 175
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) 28
Metzenbaum scissors 21
Microbial proteins, halogenation of 7
Milia formation 167
Mohs histology laboratory 89
additional stages 93
anesthesia 89
complex reconstruction 96
complications 96
consultation 88
equipment 88
hematoma 96
histology 90
hypertrophic granulation tissue 96
indications 87
lesion removal 89
neuralgia 96
open wound 95
operative suite 88
pain management 96
patient selection 88
postoperative bleeding from open wound 96
postoperative instructions 95
preoperative preparation 88
reconstruction 95
slide analysis and mapping 92
surgical techniques 89
surgical tray 89
technique 87
tissue processing 90
wound infection 96
Molluscum contagiosum 55
Monoterminal electrocautery 32
Multiple lentigines 143
N
Nail 52
avulsion 173
biopsy, lateral longitudinal 175
clipping 173
procedures, anesthesia for 174
squamous carcinoma of 176
Nail biopsy and surgery 173
anatomy 173
complications 177
postoperative management 177
technique 173
Nasal telangiectasia, laser treatment for 118
Nasal wounds 112
Nasociliary nerve 13
Nasolabial folds 162
Nasolabial pedicle flap 113
Nd:YAG see Neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet
Necrosis injection 166
Neuroleptic agents 154
Neuromodulator 149
agents 159
bunny lines 156
complications 157
contraindications 149
crow's feet 154
direct injection versus directed injection 151
glabellar lines 151
indications 149
patient selection 149
postoperative management 157
preparation 150
preparation of syringes 151
site-specific techniques 151
surgical techniques 151
technique 149
Night of peel 145
Nitrile gloves 8
No wound care 27
Nonabsorbable sutures, remove 113
Nonsebaceous nose 101
Non-stick gauze 26
Nose pedicle flap 113
Numbness 79
O
Occasional infection 49
Oculoplastic surgery 88
Onabotulinum toxin A 151
Open spray technique 56
Open wound 25
Oral anticoagulants, properties of common 31
Oral mucosa 52
Osmotic agents 138
Oval scar, hypopigmented 65
Ovidone-iodine 10
Oxidized cellulose 35
P
Panniculitis 49
Papillary dermis, superficial 143
Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) 15
Perineural disease 93
Perioral region, treatment of 146
Perioral rhytides 135
Peripheral nerve branches 13
Petite Halsey needle driver 22
Photodamage, treatment of 131
Pilar cysts 73
Pincushioning 107
Pinna, anterior and posterior 98
Plasma concentration 15
Plump lips 162
Poliglecaprone 39
Polydioxanone (PDS) 39
Polyglactin 39
Polypropylene 40
Potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) 115
Potential complications 15
Premature skin, common cause of 3
Prilocaine 12
Procaine 12
Proximal nail fold, surgery of 174
Pseudomonas 135
Pulsatile bleeding 35
Pulse duration 117
Pulse lasers 115
R
Reconstructive surgery 11
digital nerve block 13
intraoral infraorbital nerve block 14
mental nerve block 14
supraorbital nerve block 14
supratrochlear nerve block 14
transcutaneous infraorbital nerve block 14
Rhinophyma
equipment 167
indications 167
patient consent 167
patient selection 167
technique 167
treatment of 167
Rhinophyma treatment 167
equipment 167
indications 167
operative suite 167
patient selection 167
postoperative management 170
potential complications 171
surgical technique 168
surgical tray 167
technique 167
Rhinopyma-associated telangiectasia 169
Rhombic flap 110
Ring block 13
Rivaroxaban 31
Ropy telangiectasia 118
Rotation flaps 108
S
Sample dilutions 151
Saphenofemoral reflux 137
Scalpel handles, types of 20
Scar 5
formation 79
free treatment 115
hyperpigmented 141
permanent superficial 120
treatment of 131
Sclerosed vein 142
Sclerosing agents 138
Sebaceous rhinophymatous tissue 168
Second intention healing 25
Second intention wound care instructions 26
Serial puncture 161
Shea scissors 21
Silk causes tissue 40
complications 52
equipment 49
instruments for 50
patient selection 49
positioning 50
postoperative management 52
preparation 49
record-keeping and location marking 52
surgical technique 50
complications 103
equipment 98
full-thickness 99
indications 97
operative suite 98
patient consent 98
patient selection 97
positioning 99
postoperative management 100
preparation 99
split-thickness 100
surgical techniques 99
Slicing tissue 41
Small vessel sclerotherapy 139
Soft tissue augmentation 159
Spark gap 33
Spider veins 137
Split-thickness skin grafts (STSG) 97
Spock’ eyebrow 152
Substantial bleeding complications 113
Surface sutures 39
chromic gut 40
cyanoacrylate 40
fast-absorbing plain gut 40
mersilene 40
nylon 40
polypropylene 40
silk 40
skin staples 40
Surgical drapes 8
Surgical equipment 17
electrocautery units 18
safety equipment 17
surgical stands 17
tables 17
trolleys 17
Adson forceps 20
and suture materials 17
Bishop-Harmon forceps 20
curettes 21
forceps 20
needle drivers 20
O'brien scissors 21
scalpels 20
scissors 21
skin hooks 21
specialized clamps 21
surgery sets 22
Surgical masks 9
Surgical patient
anxiety 1
blood thinners 1
edema 1
evaluation of 1
general health 1
hypertension 1
obesity 1
skin quality 1
smoking 1
Surgical scissors, types of 21
Surgical skin preparations 8
Surgical techniques 9
Surgical tray, bacterial contamination of 10
Surgicel 35
Suture composition 39
Suture scissors 107
Suture size and strength 39
Suture, type of 41
Sutures promptly, remove 43
Synthetic monofilament suture 39
Synthetic surface sutures 39
T
Tangential excision (TE) 67
equipment 67
location marking 70
patient selection 67
positioning 67
possible complications 69
postoperative management 68
preparation 67
record-keeping 70
surgical techniques 67
dark blue 123
dense professional 127
laser failure 127
professional 128
traumatic 123
treatment of 125
TCA see Trichloroacetic acid (TCA)
Tie-over bolster 103
Tolerate skin grafting 97
Toothed Adson forceps 20
Topical hemostatic agents 33
Truncal port-wine stain, treatment of 121
Tumor removal 95
Typical punch biopsy 51
V
Valve insufficiency 137
Valvular insufficiency 137
Varicose veins 137
Verrucae 55
Vinegar mixture 170
Viral infection 167
Volumization 4
W
Wound
broad operative 101
classification 25
fails 29
first, secondary 109
full-thickness 25
glued 83
healing, impediments to 27