Main description:

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.

Contents:

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