Lasers and light, peels and abrasions : applications and treatments /

Lasers and Light, Peels and Abrasions is a comprehensive clinical reference on all invasive and non-invasive treatments for aging, diseased, and congenitally deformed skin. Every treatment modality that's used for skin rejuvenation, scars, complications, vascular abnormalities, and ethnic skin...

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Other Authors: Truswell, William, 1946- (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Thieme, [2016]
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Table of Contents:
  • Lasers and Light, Peels and Abrasions; Media Center Information; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Video Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contributors; 1. The History and Evolution of Skin Resurfacing; 2. Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology of the Skin; 3. The Science Behind Lasers: How the Physical Properties of Lasers Affect the Skin; 4. Ablative Carbon Dioxide Laser Treatment; 5. Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing; 6. Erbium: Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser Skin Resurfacing; 7. Combining Different Lasers in the Same Session for Optimal Outcomes in Treating Aging Skin
  • 8. Subcutaneous Fiber Laser and Energy-Based Techniques for Facial Rejuvenation9. Laser-Assisted Lower Lid Blepharoplasty; 10. Simultaneous Full-Face Laser Resurfacing in the Setting of Facelift Surgery; 11. Nonablative Laser and Light Devices; 12. Lasers for Vascular Anomalies; 13. Treatment of Acne Rosacea; 14. Removal of Tattoos and Permanent Makeup; 15. Laser Hair Removal; 16. Laser Solutions for Scar Management; 17. Treatment of Acne Scarring; 18. The Use of Lasers for Skin Pathology; 19. Complications in Laser Resurfacing: Avoidance, Recognition, and Treatment
  • 20. Choosing the Right Laser for Your Practice: A Practical Comparison of Available Lasers21. Light Therapy for Aging Facial Skin: Intense Pulsed Light and Infrared Broadband Light; 22. Nitrogen Plasma Skin Resurfacing; 23. Radiofrequency Skin Tightening; 24. Deep Chemical Peeling; 25. Multilevel Phenol-Croton Oil Peels; 26. Enhanced Medium-Depth Chemical Peels; 27. Superficial Chemical Peels; 28. Complications of Chemexfoliation; 29. Dermabrasion and Microdermabrasion: Rationale, Application, Safety Concerns, and Complications
  • 30. Skin Rejuvenation from the Perspective of the European Facial Plastic Surgeon31. Lasers, Peels, and Abrasion Techniques for East Asian Skin; 32. Lasers for African Skin; 33. Lasers, Peels, and Abrasion Techniques for Latino Skin; 34. Anti-Aging Products and Cosmeceuticals; 35. The Future of Rejuvenation Techniques for Aging Facial Skin; Index