Overview
Understanding Cosmetic Procedures: Surgical and Non-Surgical is a text that is the first of its kind, focusing specifically on the growing popularity of a new breed of beauty specialists, the Skin Care Specialist. There is ever increasing interest from the baby boomer generation in looking and feeling younger, which in turn increases the demand for aesthetic procedures. To manage that demand, Aesthetic Medical Practitioners are now working with Skin Care Specialists who provide pre and post-operative skin care as well as being able to offer many spa-type skin care procedures. The market is demanding educational materials for the Skin Care Specialist, and this text is the answer. It covers all aspects of aesthetic medicine, giving medical and non-medical learners and professionals the ability to integrate their services and increase their product awareness. The systematic approach taken by the text will lead the reader to a better understanding of the physician's perspective as well as a clear understanding of aesthetic medical surgeries and procedures. All steps are covered including but not limited to; risks and possible complications, alternate procedures, procedure techniques, dressing and wound care, anesthesia, scarring, pre and post-op activity, and bathing, hair care and makeup. This is a pertinent, first to market text that is invaluable for this new breed of beauty specialist: the Skin Care Specialist.
Synopsis
Understanding Cosmetic Procedures: Surgical and Non-Surgical is a book that is the first of its kind, focusing specifically on the growing popularity of a new breed of beauty specialists, the Skin Care Specialist. There is ever increasing interest from the baby boomer generation in looking and feeling younger, which in turn increases the demand for aesthetic procedures. The Skin Care Specialist is the answer to that demand. Skin Care Specialists provide pre and post-operative skin care as well as being able to offer many spa-type skin care procedures. Written in easily understandable terms, the reader will develop an understanding of both surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures without feeling overwhelmed. This book addresses all aspects of aesthetic medicine and will become and invaluable resource for the new learner, practicing professional, and curious individual considering an aesthetic procedure.