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CRC Press
21 May 2013
Rapid technical developments with lasers and other energy devices have continued over recent years, both in the different types of devices available and in what can be used for cosmetic and other treatments, including scar and tattoo removal, hair removal, cellulite, and lipolysis. In the second edition of Lasers and Energy Devices for the Skin, the top practitioners in the field have pooled their expertise to offer a broad and balanced perspective.

Updated to encompass the latest refinements in the field, this volume:

Explores the latest techniques in laser hair removal and scar removal Reviews advances in antiaging techniques for the skin of the face

Covers the use of photodynamic therapy for skin tumors, psoriasis, localized scleroderma, viral warts, onichimycosis, and more

Reviews currently available and novel approaches for noninvasive and intended selective destruction of fat Highlights the risks of pigmentary alterations and scarring following procedures on Asian skin

Covers advances in liposuction brought about by the advent of tumescent anesthesia

The book also discusses pain management during laser surgery and laser treatments and includes coverage of the importance of complying with safety standards, potential unsafe practices, and potential medicolegal problems. Providing the understanding needed to develop creative ways to use light-based technologies, the book gives readers easy access to practical treatment parameters.

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Imprint:   CRC Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Height: 280mm,  Width: 210mm,  Spine: 23mm
Weight:   1.312kg
ISBN:   9781841849331
ISBN 10:   1841849332
Pages:   400
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Mitchel P. Goldman, Richard E. Fitzpatrick, E. Victor Ross, Suzanne L. Kilmer, Robert A. Weiss

Reviews for Lasers and Energy Devices for the Skin

... A particular highlight of the book is the chapter on the specific use of lasers on Asian skin ... a must-have for any practitioner hoping to attain a strong and thorough understanding of how to best treat patients with lasers and other energy devices. ... This book offers it all. It provides the necessary combination of historical, scientific, and practical knowledge needed for physicians to understand and use these devices effectively. Most importantly, it provides insight from experts in the field accumulated from years of experience; these pearls are invaluable to this book. -SKINmed. 2014;12:132


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