title: Cosmetic considerations and nonlaser cosmetic procedures in ethnic skin.
abstract: The face of the aesthetic patient is changing to be more representative of the ethnic diversity of the United States population. It is imperative that the cosmetic dermatologic surgeon not only understand the concerns of the ethnic aesthetic patient but have an awareness of the unique needs of those with darker skin.
authors.affiliation: Skin Wellness Center of Chicago, SC, 111 N. Wabash Ave, Suite 1116, Chicago, IL 60602, USA.
authors.forename: Brooke A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Jackson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003869:Dermabrasion / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004954:Esthetics; D005006:Ethnicity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000628:therapy*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014481:United States