Lasers in Dermatology and Medicine, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2012

Laser technology is constantly evolving and progressing. The use of laser therapy is vastly expanding and for this reason a medical book of this magnitude is necessary. Lasers and Light Therapy includes an up-to-date comprehensive look at lasers and light therapy not only in the field of Cutaneous Laser Surgery, but in other medical specialties as well.

Section I: Fundamentals of LASER:Laser/Basic Physics of Laser & Laser-Tissue Interactions.-Laser Safety.-Section II: Cutaneous Laser Surgery:Vascular Lesions.-Scars.-Leg Veins.-Pigmented Lesions.-Tattoos.-Hair Removal.-Skin Resurfacing.-Fractional Resurfacing.-Sub-Surfacing Lasers.-Non-Ablative Radiofrequency Devices.-Acne.-Psoriasis, Hypopigmentation & Repigmentation.-Lipolysis/Cellulite.-Intense Pulse Light.-Photodynamic Therapy.-Light Emitted Diodes (LED).-Section III: Miscellaneous: Wound Healing & Wound Care for Laser Treatment.-Wound Stimulation, Keratinocytes, Fibroblasts, Stem Cells, Melanocytes, & Hair Growth.-Skin Cancer.-Ethnic Skin.-Children.-Cooling Systems.-Selection & Education Patients.-Anesthesia.-Complications.-Ethical Issues.-Medicolegal Issues.-Psychological Issues.-Research & Future Direction: SECTION IV: Laser for Other Medical Areas:Ophthalmology.-Dental Procedures.-Otolaryngology (ENT).-Gynecology.-General Surgery.-Urology.-Gastroenterology.-Orthopedic Medicine.-Thoracic Medicine.

Up-to-date information on laser therapy

Comprehensive textbook for all fields of medicine that use laser therapy

Chapters written by experienced physicians

Colorful, easy to read, numerous pictures

Overview boxes and summary boxes listing the key points of the entire chapter