Comprehensive Textbook of Cosmetic Dermatology, Laser and Energy-based Therapies

This book is a practical guide to the use of lasers and other energy-based technologies in dermatologic and aesthetic practice.

Divided into seven sections, the text begins with discussion on analysis of the aging face, different devices, and principles and applications.

The following sections cover therapy for various dermatologic and aesthetic disorders including vascular, hair, pigmentary and tattoos, rejuvenation, scar remodelling and body contouring; and soft tissue fillers and neuromodulators.

The final section examines the use of laser therapies for medical applications such as for the treatment of acne, nonmelanoma skin cancer, and onychomycosis (a fungal infection of the fingernails or toenails).

Authored by Massachusetts-based experts in the field, this comprehensive book is highly illustrated with clinical photographs and tables.

Section 1: Basics
• Analysis of the Aging Face
• Principles of Laser, Light, and Tissue Interactions
• Laser, Light and Energy-based Devices
• Home-use Dermatological Devices: Principles and Applications
• Clinical Endpoints
• Laser Safety
Section 2: Vascular
• Pediatric Vascular Lesions
• Acquired Vascular Lesions
• Leg Veins
Section 3: Hair
• Energy-based Hair Removal
• Hair Transplantation for Women and Men
Section 4: Pigmentary Disorders and Tattoos
• Melasma and Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation
• Pigmented Lesions
• Tattoos
Section 5: Rejuvenation, Scar Remodeling and Body Contouring
• Laser Resurfacing
• Skin Tightening
• Chemical Peels
• Topical Treatments
• Scars: Burn, Traumatic, and Surgical
• Laser Treatment of Acne Scars
• Fat and Cellulite
Section 6: Soft Tissue Fillers and Neuromodulators
• Soft Tissue Fillers
• Cosmetic Neuromodulators
Section 7: Medical Applications
• Laser and Light-based Therapies for Acne Vulgaris
• Hyperhidrosis
• Laser Treatment of Onychomycosis
• Laser Treatment of Actinic Keratosis and Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
• Photodynamic Therapy for Actinic Keratosis and Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer

Author information

Zeina Tannous MD
Professor and Chair, Department of Dermatology, Lebanese American University School of Medicine, Lebanon; Affiliate Faculty, Wellman Centre for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Molly Warner MD MBA
Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA