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| Preface |
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| Acknowledgments |
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| Author |
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2 Office dermatologic surgery |
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5 | (4) |
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3 Prerequisites of office dermatologic surgery |
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Preoperative clinical assessment |
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The ideal dermatologic surgeon |
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Role of patient's accompaniment |
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Preoperative sterilization |
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Intraoperative requirements |
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4 Selection of surgical modality |
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15 | (4) |
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6 Practical tips for switching over to radiofrequency surgery |
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From scalpel to radiofrequency (RF) surgery |
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From electrocautery to RF surgery |
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20 | (1) |
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From cryosurgery to RF surgery |
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From ablative lasers to RF surgery |
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21 | (2) |
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7 Fundamental features of radiofrequency surgery |
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23 | (6) |
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Biological characteristics |
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24 | (2) |
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26 | (1) |
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26 | (2) |
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28 | (1) |
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8 Radiofrequency surgery operative skills: Tips and tricks to master the technique |
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29 | (4) |
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9 Precautions and safety measures |
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33 | (2) |
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Practitioner safety issues |
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34 | (1) |
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10 Radiofrequency surgery rehearsal or practice sessions |
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Practice session suggestions and tips |
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Applications of waveforms |
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36 | (4) |
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11 Patient assessment and counseling |
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Patient consultation and assessment |
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43 | (2) |
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44 | (1) |
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13 Specific applications: Radiofrequency commonality |
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Moles or intradermal nevi or melanocytic nevi |
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Warts (verruca plana, verruca vulgaris, digitate, or filiform warts) |
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50 | (3) |
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53 | (1) |
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Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) |
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54 | (1) |
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55 | (1) |
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Keratoses (seborrheic and actinic) |
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56 | (4) |
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60 | (3) |
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14 Expanding the applications of radiofrequency dermatologic surgery |
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63 | (20) |
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63 | (2) |
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65 | (1) |
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Mucoceles (submucous cysts) |
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Capillary hemangiomas and pyogenic granulomas |
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Trichoepitheliomas, neurofibromas, and keratoacanthomas (cutaneous horns) |
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Hypertrophic scars and keloids |
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Condyloma acuminata and genital lesions |
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Periungual and subungual lesions |
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Chronic lichenified eczema, prurigo nodularis, hypertrophic lichen planus, and papular or nodular lesion of unknown etiology |
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15 Gems and jewels of radiofrequency surgery |
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Radiofrequency resurfacing technique for depressed facial scars |
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85 | (2) |
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Radiofrequency resurfacing technique for hypertrophic scars on face |
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87 | (1) |
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Radiovaporization and its applications |
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87 | (1) |
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88 | (1) |
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16 Biopsy using radiofrequency surgery |
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89 | (4) |
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92 | (1) |
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17 Postoperative recovery and care |
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General postoperative care (excision wounds) |
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General postoperative care (desiccation wounds) |
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94 | (1) |
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18 Tips and tricks to minimize complications |
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Complications due to anesthetics |
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95 | (1) |
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Complications due to equipment, electrical inappropriateness, and electrode problems |
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Complications due to inappropriate technique, lack of experience, or overzealous approach |
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Complications due to patient's noncompliance |
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Tips and tricks to avoid or minimize complications |
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97 | (1) |
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Conditions to avoid in office surgery |
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19 Postradiofrequency surgery outcome |
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99 | (4) |
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99 | (2) |
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101 | (2) |
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20 Achieving aesthetically superior results: Tips and tricks |
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Tips for aesthetically superior results |
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103 | (1) |
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Tricks of blending technique |
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104 | (1) |
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Case 1 Multiple tongue papilloma (papillomatosis) |
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105 | (1) |
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Case 2 Giant condyloma acuminata on perianal area |
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106 | (2) |
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Case 3 Posttraumatic punched out scar on tip of nose |
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108 | (3) |
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22 From fantasy to factuality |
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111 | (4) |
| Index |
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