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
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Focuses on existing conventional and novel lasers and energy devices with an accent on patients of skin of colour. The book has three sections, the first covering the technology, the second covering the applications, and the last covering practical aspects. Contributors are all experts in their field.
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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

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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9789352705306
Publisert
2019-04-30
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Høyde
241 mm
Bredde
159 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
832

Forfatter

Om bidragsyterne

Kabir Sardana MD DNB MNAMS
Professor, Department of Dermatology and STD, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India