Manual of Cosmetic Medicine and Surgery

This comprehensive Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Manual on minimally invasive procedures, is one of its kind and covers in detail the various procedures that can vastly improve your patient's aesthetic appearance. It covers all of the important techniques such as laser procedures, use of dermal fillers, neuromodulators and skin tightening devices as well as technology for hair reduction, which are already adopted all over the world as mainstream procedures. Moreover the growing demand for non-surgical aesthetic procedures is propelling the market towards a larger share of the aesthetic pie. This demand has increased the number of specialists wanting to offer and undertaking cosmetic treatments. This step-by-step manual addresses the concern of the vast majority of the doctors who may be inadequately trained to offer options and/or undertake these procedures effectively and safely. This well illustrated book with lots of pictures, schematics and procedural videos discusses the pathophysiology of aging changes, possible options and technologies, their settings, safety profiles and pearls about the innumerable non-surgical procedures from facials to thread lifts, Lasers, radiofrequency, MNRF and plasma therapy- embracing the global concept of multimodal procedures.
This manual interestingly enough also includes how to design your office, accounting practices and how not to have legal malpractice suits levelled against you. The need for accurate medical records and proper consent is highlighted as well by the experts.
This comprehensive Manual in Cosmetic Medicine and Surgery sets the standard for doctors entering the field of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery. It is a reference book for people who are in practice as well as a step by step manual for students and young doctors wanting to pursue this field.
Other five volumes are on:
• Rhinoplasty
• Intimate Genital procedures
• Breast reshaping
• Cosmetic procedures of the Face
• Body Contouring surgeries.

Prof. Dr. Mohan Thomas is an American Trained and Board Certified full Body Cosmetic Surgeon as well as a Facial Plastic Surgeon and a Senior Consultant at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, India. He has graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his fellowships in Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York. He has taken upon himself to travel the Globe and train with the Masters’ in specific areas of expertise. He is Chairman and Managing Director of the Cosmetic Surgery Institute, Mumbai, Pune and Goa. The Institute under the leadership of Dr Thomas has been a pioneer and is still a leader in the field of cosmetic medicine and surgery. Dr Thomas has made significant contributions to the plastic and aesthetic surgery literature with more than 30 peer reviewed publications in the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Journal, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal, Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery and the prestigious Clinics of North America. Dr. Mohan Thomas is on the board of trustees of the prestigious American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) and the World Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (WAOCS) which is known for its commitment towards the development of the field of cosmetic surgery that delivers the safest patient outcomes through evidence based information.
Dr. James D’silva is a Board certified plastic surgeon who has been in practice as a consultant at the Cosmetic Surgery Institute in Mumbai. He practices the full scope of cosmetic surgery ranging from nose surgeries, face rejuvenation, male and female breasts, all types of body contouring including lifts and weight loss programs. He is part of the teaching faculty of the Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship program through the DY Patil University. His innumerable publications on cosmetic surgery and medicine are noteworthy and appear in most of the International peer reviewed journals including the prestigious Clinics of North America and PRS. Dr. Mohan Thomas and he have provided the world community with safety guidelines to be used during Body Contouring and Brazilian butt lift.