ContributorsPrefaceThe Basics:1. Stress, Skin, & Beauty: The Basic Science BaseMary D. Sun BSE, BA and Evan A. Rieder MD2. The Science and Psychology of BeautyVanessa Cutler MD, MPH3. The Use of Cosmetic ProductsZoe Diana Draelos MD4. An Approach to CosmeceuticalsEmily C. Milam MD and Evan A. Rieder MDAssessment:5. Aesthetic Assessment & Theories of BeautyMichael Abrouk MD, Leslie Harris MA, and Jill S. Waibel MD6. The Cosmetic Consultation: Anatomy & Psychology - The Female PatientEagan Zettlemoyer MS and Noelle S. Sherber MD7. The Cosmetic Consultation: Anatomy & Psychology - The Male PatientKalee Shah MD, Nathaniel Lampley III BS, Anthony Rossi MD8. The Cosmetic Consultation: Anatomy & Psychology - The Transgender PatientBrian Ginsberg MDPerception:9. Aesthetic Interventions and the Perception of the Self: Quality of Life and Patient Reported OutcomesDanielle Weitzer DO and Rick Fried MD, PhD10. Aesthetic Interventions and the Perception of Others: Observer Reported OutcomesPayal Shah BS and Evan A. Rieder MD11. Botulinum Toxins: Beauty, Psychology, & Mood in the Cosmetic PatientCatherine Pisano MD, Jason Reichenberg MD, Michele Magid MDPsychological Challenges in Aesthetics:12. BoundariesEvan A. Rieder MD and Jacob Sacks MD13. Difficult Personalities and Personality Disorders in the Cosmetic ClinicMio Nakamura MD and John Koo MD14. Normative Discontent and Social Dysmorphia in the Cosmetic PatientSusruthi Rajanala MD and Neelam Vashi MD15. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder & Body Dysmorphic Disorder in the Cosmetic PatientMary D. Sun BSE, BA and Evan A. Rieder MD16. Protecting Your Patients: When Enough Is Enough -- Saying No and Satisfying the Dissatisfied PatientJacqueline Watchmaker MD, Prasanthi Kandula MD, and Michael S. Kaminer MD17. Protecting Yourself: Legal Issues in Aesthetic Medicine - Informed Consent, Discharge, & LawsuitsBrian P. Hibler MD and Matthew M. Avram MD, JDPsychological Tips & Tricks:18. Psychological Tools to Assist your Practice: Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Deep Abdominal Breathing, Mindfulness, & Guided ImageryNicholas Brownstone MD, Bridget Myers BA, and Josie Howard MD19. Hypnotic Techniques for the Aesthetic PractitionerPhilip D. Shenefelt MD20. Acceptance & Commitment Therapy in the Aesthetic SettingVanessa Cutler MD, MPH21. Behavioral Modification for Acne Excoriee & Skin PickingKaren M. Ong MD, PhD, Mary Sun BSE, BA, and Evan A. Rieder MD22. Motivational Interviewing for Identification & Triage of the Cosmetic AddictRick Fried MD, PhD and Evan A. Rieder MD23. Beauty through the Life ContinuumDoris Day MD, MAIndex
Evan A. Rieder, MD, is a board-certified Dermatologist and Psychiatrist. He is a full-time faculty member of the New York University Department of Dermatology, where he practices cosmetic and medical dermatology, teaches the next generation of physicians, and contributes to the scientific literature and popular media.Richard G. Fried, MD, PhD, is a clinician, researcher, and teacher. He is a board-certified Dermatologist and Clinical Psychologist with numerous publications in professional journals.