Microneedling

The book is the authoritative and comprehensive volume dedicated to the techniques and clinical uses of the range of skin needling for cosmetic and medical applications. The volume is an evidence-based and up-to-date illustrated guide on microneedling for treating scars of various etiologies, striae, rhytides, photoaging and transdermal drug delivery. Chapters explore the safety and effectiveness of microneedling and related modalities for the full skin spectrum, of skin conditions involving facial and non-facial sites. The range of skin needling reviewed includes mechanical microneedling, radiofrequency microneedling and microcoring.

The volume summarizes the mechanism of action, pre- and post-care, unique approaches, and prevention and management of complications of each modality for specific applications, with illustrative examples of treatment outcomes. A particular focus on skin of color considerations using microneedling is discussed, with chapter authors providing global perspectives treating patient populations in diverse geographic practices.

is an essential resource for physicians, residents, fellows, medical students and allied health care providers in dermatology, plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine.