TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Cosmetic Procedures and Treatments in North America: Mexico A1 - PĂ©rez-Atamoros, Francisco A1 - Martinez, Claudio Cayetano A2 - Kelly, A. Paul A2 - Taylor, Susan C. A2 - Lim, Henry W. A2 - Serrano, Ana Maria Anido PY - 2016 T2 - Taylor and Kelly's Dermatology for Skin of Color, 2e AB - KEY POINTSThe Mexican population is used here as an example of a Latin American population. This population is used as an example of the dermatologic cosmetic procedures that may be used among Hispanics in the United States and other populations of Latin American origin living elsewhere.Many Latin American individuals have darkly pigmented skin; this means that the clinical manifestations of photoaging are less apparent than among fairer-skinned individuals.In Mexican patients with Fitzpatrick skin types III, IV, and V, the most frequently obtained cosmetic procedures are chemical peels (for treating melasma and dyspigmentation), botulinum toxin, and laser therapy.The cosmetic use of botulinum toxin has become more accessible. Patients are interested in procedures that will not only improve their facial features but also ensure a more youthful appearance without permanent side effects.Superficial chemical peels are used to increase the results of cosmetic procedures because they are a low-cost adjuvant treatment. However, for treating depigmentation, these peels should not be used by themselves.The main challenge of treating patients with skin phototypes III, IV, or V with laser therapy is to deliver efficacious and reproducible results while minimizing unwanted adverse reactions. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1161551019 ER -