(a) the skin entities that can be treated with lasers;
(b) the latest in dermatological lasers; or
(c) complications that may induced by those lasers.
Where this book is different is the manner in which it looks at lasers in dermatology. This book is divided into five chapters. Each chapter starts off by highlighting essential concepts. This is then followed by a focus on pearls and problems of fi ve major areas of laser dermatology. In addition, the photographs contained within each of the chapters are meant to serve a different purpose than is seen with most textbooks. The focus of pictures in this book is not to present before and after photographs. Such a focus is contained in many outstanding textbooks. Although there are occasional before and after pictures contained within the text, the focus, in this book, is to use pictures to illustrate some of the many pearls and problems that can be seen in the realm of laser dermatology.
1 Vascular Lasers
- Introduction
- Essential Concepts
- Vascular Laser Biology, Chromophores, and Tissue Targets
- Laser Settings: Pulse Duration, Spot Size, Fluence, and Cooling Methods
- Classification of Vascular Lesions
- Pearls and Problems
- PWS: Pulsed Dye Laser
- PWS: Other Lasers and Light-Based Devices
- Hemangiomas
- Venous Malformations
- Arterial and Arteriovenous Malformations
- Facial Telangiectasias
- Telangiectatic Leg Veins
- Miscellaneous Vascular Lesions
- Conclusions
- Introduction
- Essential Concepts
- Classification of Disorders Characterized by Excess Hair
- Hair Anatomy and Physiology
- Follicular Stem Cells
- Follicular Melanocytes, Melanin, and Hair Color
- Hair Removal and Laser Biology
- Further Laser Biology: Wavelength, Spot Size, Fluence, and Cooling Methods
- IPL Devices and Hair Removal
- RF Devices and Hair Removal
- Pearls and Problems
- Patient Selection and Pre-Treatment Care
- General Treatment Pearls
- Normal-Mode Ruby Laser
- Normal-Mode Alexandrite Laser
- Diode Lasers
- Long-Pulsed Nd:YAG Laser
- IPL Devices
- Combination of RF and Laser or Light Devices
- General Post-Treatment Care
- Additional Clinical Applications
- Conclusions
- Introduction
- Essential Concepts
- Melanin and Pigmented Lesions: Classification and Implications for Laser Biology
- Tattoos: Classification, Chemical Composition, and Implications for Laser Biology
- Disorders of Hypopigmentation: Implications for Laser Biology
- Pearls and Problems
- Pigmented Lesions
- Tattoos
- Disorders of Hypopigmentation
- Conclusions
- Introduction
- Essential Concepts
- Changes Associated with Intrinsic and Extrinsic Aging
- Carbon Dioxide Laser Resurfacing: Laser–Tissue Interactions
- Er:YAG Laser Resurfacing: Laser–Tissue Interactions
- Fractional Photothermolysis: Laser–Tissue Interactions
- Plasma Skin Resurfacing Device: Energy–Tissue Interactions
- Pearls and Problems, 126
- Patient Selection and Pre-Treatment Care
- Treatment of Photodamaged and Aging Skin Using CO2 Laser
- Treatment of Photodamaged and Aging Skin Using Er:YAG Lasers
- Treatment of Photodamaged and Aging Skin Using Fractional Photothermolysis Lasers
- Treatment of Photodamaged and Aging Skin Using Plasma Skin Resurfacing Devices
- Treatment of Acne and Varicella Scars
- Treatment of Other Conditions
- Conclusions
- Introduction
- Essential Concepts
- Photodamage and the Concept of Subsurface Remodeling
- Cellulite: Pathophysiology and Implications for Treatment
- Mid-Infrared Lasers: Laser–Tissue Interaction
- IPL Devices: Device–Tissue Interaction
- PDT: Physical and Biological Principles
- RF Devices and Skin Tightening
- BILD and Skin Tightening
- Pearls and Problems
- Non-Ablative Photorejuvenation: Patient Selection and Pre-Treatment Care
- Photorejuvenation and Treatment of Acne Scarring with Mid-Infrared Lasers
- Photorejuvenation with IPL Devices
- Photorejuvenation with PDT
- Treatment of Skin Laxity
- Treatment of Cellulite
- Conclusions
Book Details
- Hardcover: 200 pages
- Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1405134208
- ISBN-13: 978-1405134200
- Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.8 x 0.7 inches