| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Part 1 Basics -- Basic Laser Physics -- Laser-Tissue Interactions -- Intense Pulsed Light Technology -- Part 2 Indications -- Benign Tumors and Organoid Nevi -- Facial Rejuvenation and Other Clinical Applications of Intense Pulsed Light -- Inflammatory Dermatoses: Acne -- Inflammatory Dermatoses: Other than Acne Vulgaris -- Laser-Assisted Liposuction -- Photoepilation of Unwanted Hair Growth -- Pigmentation and Hypopigmentation: Benign Pigmented Lesions -- Pigmentation and Hypopigmentation: Vitiligo and Other Disorders -- Precancerous Conditions and Malignant Tumors -- Scars, Keloids, and Stretch Marks -- Laser Treatment of Tattoos and Other Dyschromia -- Varicose Veins: Endovenous Laser Treatment -- Common Vascular Lesions -- Vascular Lesions: Port Wine Stains -- Vascular Lesions: Hemangiomas -- Rare Vascular Lesions -- Viral Infections -- Wrinkles and Acne Scars: Ablative and Nonablative Facial Resurfacing -- Wrinkles and Acne Scars: Technology-Based Treatment of Periorbital Wrinkles -- Wrinkles and Acne Scars: Fractional Ablative Lasers -- Wrinkles and Acne Scars: Fractional Nonablative Lasers -- Part 3 Special Aspects -- Complications in Laser Surgery and IPL Treatment -- Cooling Techniques -- Ethical Considerations in Aesthetic Medicine -- Photodynamic Therapy -- Quality Standards in Aesthetic Medicine -- Safety/Eye Protection -- Part 4 Afterword -- The Business of Laser Surgery How Our Lives are Challenged by Healthcare Regulations, the FDA, and Quackery -- The Hall of Shame |
| Summary |
In this innovative textbook, renowned experts from the United States, Europe, and Asia present the most up-to-date information in the field of cutaneous laser surgery and intense pulsed light (IPL) technology. Technical and biophysical aspects of lasers and IPL devices are first discussed in depth to provide the reader with a sound understanding of basics. A series of richly illustrated chapters then carefully examine the numerous and diverse clinical applications of these techniques, highlighting both their potential and their limitations, including side-effects. In the concluding section, important miscellaneous topics are addressed, including cooling techniques, ethical and economic considerations, and laser safety. This book is designed to be of benefit to novice and experienced practitioners alike. In addition to providing expert guidance on the use of lasers and IPL devices in more than 80 clinical indications, it examines the role of new techniques such as laser lipolysis and fractional photothermolysis and includes sufficient information to assist the reader considering the purchase of laser or IPL equipment |
| Analysis |
geneeskunde |
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medicine |
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volksgezondheid |
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public health |
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dermatologie |
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dermatology |
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plastische chirurgie |
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plastic surgery |
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Medicine (General) |
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Geneeskunde (algemeen) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Skin -- Laser surgery
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Skin -- Laser surgery -- Instruments
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Lasers in surgery.
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Lasers.
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Laser Therapy
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Cosmetic Techniques
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Dermatology -- instrumentation
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Lasers
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lasers (optical instruments)
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MEDICAL -- Surgery -- General.
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Médecine.
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Lasers in surgery
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Lasers
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Skin -- Laser surgery
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Raulin, Christian
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Karsai, Syrus
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| ISBN |
9783642034381 |
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3642034381 |
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9783642034374 |
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3642034373 |
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