Essentials for Aesthetic Dermatology in Ethnic Skin

Practice and Procedure

Author: Mukta Sachdev and Niti Khunger

Essentials for Aesthetic Dermatology in Ethnic Skin

This book focusses on creating awareness and detailing the nuances of aesthetic dermatology practice in skin of colour. It highlights practical considerations in pre/intra/post procedure care with emphasis on patient selection for aesthetic procedures and the associated challenges involved in real-time practice.

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This book focuses on creating awareness and detailing the nuances of aesthetic dermatology practice in skin of color. It highlights practical considerations in pre-/intra-/post-procedure care with an emphasis on patient selection for aesthetic procedures and the associated challenges involved in real-time practice. It aims to cater to audiences of countries with both high and low populations of dark-skinned patients, as clinicians often have limited experience in treating this group. Numerous topics are explored through case-based discussions and practical tips. This is a practical ready reference manual for a cosmetic dermatologist dealing with darker skin.

Key Features

Covers the geo-ethnic skin types of Asians, Southeast Asians, Africans, and Hispanics
Explores the topics through case-based discussions
Provides comprehensive details about the use of machines on skin of color

About the Author

Dr Mukta Sachdev is presently Head of Department and Consultant Dermatologist at Manipal Hospitals, Bangalore and Director of MS Skin Centre, Bangalore. She has numerous academic and professional achievements to her credit and has been an invited speaker and training faculty at various national and international conferences.She has also authored textbooks and publications and has been an investigator and consultant with several clinical trials.

Dr Niti Khunger is presently a Professor and Consultant Dermatologist at VM Medical College, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India. She completed her Graduation and Postgraduation at Grant Medical College, Mumbai. She was the Editor in Chief of the Journal of Cutaneous & Aesthetic Surgery (2014-17) and the President of the Association of Cutaneous Surgeons of India (2007-2008). She has edited books on Chemical Peels, Acne Scars, Cosmeceuticals & Practical Manual of Cosmetic Dermatology & Dermatosurgery. She is the recipient of Dr PN Behl oration award in Dermatosurgery (2014) and Prof KC Kandhari award for best Dermatologist(2015).

Dr Ninon Patrao completed her graduate and post graduate training at Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore and is currently working in the Department of Dermatology at Manipal Hospitals, Bangalore. She has actively participated in various conferences, workshops and has been involved academically with many publications to her credit.