Clinical Cosmetology: A Medical Approach to Esthetic Procedures

by Victoria Rayner

This unique book examines the many diverse approaches to camouflage therapy and medical skin care treatment. Whether dealing with birth defects or acquired traumatic defects, the physical need as well as the psychological importance to the patient has made clinical cosmetology an integral part of the health care field. This resource helps students and technicians make balanced and informed decisions on the best esthetic treatments to offer clients.

Table of Contents

Introduction.
Cosmetology and Medicine.
Patient Management.
Cosmetology Therapy with Disfigured Children.
Documentation.
Medical Terminology, and Record Keeping.
Understanding Color.
Materials.
Corrective Makeup.
Cosmetic Therapy.
Micropigmentation.
Adaptive Grooming Techniques for the Visually Impaired.
Dermatology.
Camouflage Therapy and the Burn Patient.
Plastic Surgery.
Esthetic Therapy for Cancer Patients.
AIDS.
Appendix.
Glossary/Index.

440 pages