title: Surgical practice pearls.
abstract: Dermatologic surgery can be enjoyable and rewarding, particularly if one constantly seeks ways to improve service and efficiency. Although new technology provides opportunities to expand and improve one's skills, the importance of courtesy, common sense, and creativity should not be overlooked as tools to perfect one's practice.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Ramsey
mesh_terms: D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation; D003880:Dermatology / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D013536:Suture Techniques