Bookedited by George J. Hruza, Elizabeth L. Tanzi ; series editor, Jeffrey S. Dover ; associate editor, Murad Alam.
Summary: "Part of the practical and dynamic Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Series, Lasers and Lights, 4th Edition, brings you up to speed with today's best methods for using laser light to treat skin disorders. This well-organized text by Drs. George J. Hruza and Elizabeth L. Tanzi provides current, authoritative guidance on popular procedures including laser hair removal, tattoo removal, acne scars, vascular lesions, non-ablative fractional laser rejuvenation, ablative laser resurfacing, and tissue tightening. Drs. George Hruza and Elizabeth Tanzi offer evidence-based, procedural how-to's and step-by-step advice on proper techniques, pitfalls, and tricks of the trade, so you can successfully incorporate the latest procedures into your practice"--Publisher's description
Contents:
Understanding lasers, light sources, other energy-based technology
Laser treatment of vascular lesions
Laser treatment of pigmented lesions and tattoos
Laser hair removal
Nonablative laser and light skin rejuvenation
Nonablative fractional laser rejuvenation
Laser resurfacing
Nonsurgical body contouring
Nonsurgical skin tightening
Laser treatment of ethnic skin
Complications and legal considerations of laser and light treatments.