Cosmeceutical Science in Clinical Practice

From a team of expert practitioners and well-known authors comes a unique guide to the exciting, yet rarely explored, topic of cosmeceuticals. Part cosmetic and part pharmaceutical, these products fight skin aging, promote skin rejuvenation, and are invaluable tools for clinicians performing minimally invasive aesthetic procedures. With superior color photography, this text explains how cosmetic dermatologists and plastic surgeons can integrate these products into their clinical practice and achieve optimal treatment results. Key topics include: - stem cells, longevity proteins, and genetic modulation - combining skin care products and technologies - antioxidants, cytokines, and peptides - oral preparation of cosmeceutical drinks - novel compounds - advanced technologies of moisturizers - cosmeceutical approaches to managing hyperpigmentation - new delivery systems for skin care products   * Dr Neil Sadick (Sadick Aesthetic Surgery & Dermatology, New York, NY, USA) * Dr Mary Lupo (The Lupo Center, New Orleans, LA, USA) * Dr Diane Berson (NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA) * Dr Zoe Diana Draelos (Wake Forest Univ School of Medicine, High Point, NC, USA)