Full Description
This book is a comprehensive guide to the use of lasers and other technologies in dermatologic and aesthetic practice.
Divided into three key sections, the text begins with discussion on the use of lasers for different conditions such as vascular lasers, non-invasive body contouring, pigmented lesions and tattoos, lasers for hair removal, and more.
The second section covers clinical disorders and therapeutic indications, and section three explains practical aspects such as setting up a laser centre and medicolegal aspects, and complications and their management.
The book is presented in a practical format and approaches each topic from the viewpoint of three basic questions - what to do, why do it, and how to do it.
Written by recognised experts in the field, the book is further enhanced by clinical and surgical photographs, illustrations and tables.
Key points
Practical guide to use of lasers and other technologies in dermatologic and aesthetic practice
Approaches each topic from viewpoint of what to do, why do it and how to do it
Covers use of lasers for treatment of many different conditions
Includes discussion on setting up a laser centre and medicolegal aspects
Contents
SECTION 1: Laser and Energy-based Technologies
Laser-Tissue Interactions and its Clinical Correlates
Ablative Lasers
Pigmented Lesions and Tattoos
Fractional Photothermolysis
Vascular Lasers
Lasers for Hair Removal
Cosmetic Use of Radiofrequency in Dermatology
High Intensity and/or Microfocused Ultrasound with/without Visualization
Non-invasive Body Contouring and Lipolysis
Combination Laser Therapy—Rationale and Indications
Laser Toning in Dermatology
SECTION 2: Therapeutic Indications
Clinical Disorders
SECTION 3: Practical Aspects and Complications
How to Setup a Laser Center in a Private Setup?
How to Setup a Laser Clinic in a Public Funded Institution
Why, When, and How to Buy a Laser?
Medicolegal Aspects of Lasers in Dermatological Practice
Complications and their Management
Index
