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Cosmetics and Lasers

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In this section we review cosmetic techniques used in dermatology including neuromodulators, fillers, chemical peels, microneedling, fat reduction strategies, sclerotherapy and lasers. We discuss treatment techniques, patient evaluation and counseling as well as common side effects.

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  1. Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Health System, 3031 West Grand Blvd, Suite 800, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA

    Caitlin Farmer, Matteo Lopiccolo & Alison T. Boucher

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  1. Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, USA

    Henry W. Lim

  2. Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, USA

    Laurie L. Kohen

  3. Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, USA

    Samantha L. Schneider

  4. Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, USA

    Danielle Yeager

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Farmer, C., Lopiccolo, M., Boucher, A.T. (2020). Cosmetics and Lasers. In: Lim, H., Kohen, L., Schneider, S., Yeager, D. (eds) Practical Guide to Dermatology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-18015-7_5

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