Laser Dermatology

The continual array of laser technology throughout the world has been nothing short of miraculous. Over the last fifteen years, this field has continued to grow and expand with new technologies.

This book represents the most up to date description of the latest in laser and light source technology. All chapters are written by leading experts from both North America and Europe and cover:

* the latest understanding of laser physics and safety

* laser treatment of vascular lesions

* pigmented lesions and tattoos

* unwanted hair

* ablative and non-ablative resurfacing

*the treatment of medical purposes

Each chapter is not only well-illustrated, but also includes quick and easy bullet points and repetitive structure such as:

    * core concepts

    * currently available technologies

    * indications and contraindications

    * an example of each author’s consent form and personal treatment approaches

Table of contents (6 chapters)

1. Front Matter

   Pages I-XI

    

2. Basic Laser Physics and Safety

   • Ronald G. Wheeland

   Pages 1-11

3. Laser Treatment of Vascular Lesions

   • Sean W. Lanigan

   Pages 13-35

4. Laser Treatment of Pigmented Lesions

   • Christine C. Dierickx

   Pages 37-60

5. Laser Treatment of Unwanted Hair

   • David J. Goldberg, Mussarrat Hussain

   Pages 61-81

6. Ablative and Nonablative Facial Resurfacing

   • Suzanne L. Kilmer, Natalie Semchyshyn

   Pages 83-98

7. Lasers, Photodynamic Therapy, and the Treatment of Medical Dermatologic Conditions

   • Michael H. Gold

   Pages 99-121

8. Back Matter

   Pages 123-125

    

   Editors and Affiliations

   • Hackensack, USA

     David J. Goldberg