Lasers and Lights E-Book

George J Hruza, Mathew Avram

Description

This newly revised title helps you incorporate the very latest in Lasers and Lights into your busy practice. Succinctly written and lavishly illustrated, this book focus on procedural how-to’s and offer step-by-step advice on proper techniques, pitfalls, and tricks of the trade—so you can refine and hone your skills…and expand your repertoire.

• Contains a wealth of color illustrations and photographs that depict cases as they appear in practice so you can visualize techniques clearly.

• Updates chapters throughout the book to keep you up to date on the latest uses of lasers and lights in this rapidly moving field.
• Includes guidance for getting the best results when performing hot techniques such as Thermage or the use of Radiofrequency lasers.

Sujets

• Derecho de autor
• United States of America
• Lesión
• Editorial
• Skin dimple
• Actinic elastosis
• Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation
• Systemic lupus erythematosus
• Photorejuvenation
• Photocopier
• Acne
• Dermatologic surgeon
• Androgenic alopecia
• Laser surgery
• Vitality
• Laser ablation
• Rhytidectomy
• Melasma
• Surgical oncology
• Hyperpigmentation
• Curiosity
• Fractionation
• Hemangioma
• Rejuvenation
• Laser hair removal
• Xanthoma
• Daughter
• Adipose tissue
• Photodynamic therapy
• Weight loss
• Lumbar puncture
• Lesion
• Mentorship
• Shave
• Alopecia
• Paste
• Hair removal
• Bleeding
• Medical ultrasonography
• Tissue (biology)
• Acne vulgaris
• Dermatology
• Obesity
• Diabetes mellitus
• Visible spectrum
• Data storage device
• Mechanics
• Collagen
• Bipolar disorder
• Cicatrices
• Divine Insanity
• Father
• Aleurites
• États-Unis
• Planning
• Mentor
• Ablation
• Electronic
• Service
• Mars Science Laboratory
• Hair
• Clip
• Pigment
• Psoriasis
• Imagination
• Copyright

Informations

• Publié par: Saunders
• Date de parution: 26 septembre 2012
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781455737789
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 2 Mo

Extrait

Lasers and Lights
Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology
Third Edition

George J. Hruza, MD, MBA
Clinical Professor, Dermatology, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, USA
Medical Director, Laser & Dermatologic Surgery Center, Chesterfield, MO, USA

Mathew M. Avram, MD, JD
Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, USA
Affiliate Faculty, Wellman Centerfor Photomedicine, USA
Director, Massachusetts General Hospital Dermatology Laser & Cosmetic Center, Boston, MA, USA
Saunders
Table of Contents
Instructions for online access
Cover image
Title page
Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology
Copyright
Series Preface to the Third edition
Series Preface First Edition
Preface to the Third edition
Contributors
Dedication
Chapter 1: Understanding lasers, lights, and tissue interactions
Light
Light interactions with skin
Skin optics
Selective photothermolysis
Skin cooling: limiting thermal damage to the intended targets
Fractional photothermolysis
Conclusion
Chapter 2: Laser treatment of vascular lesions
Introduction and history
Vascular anomalies classification
Port-wine stain birthmarks
Infantile hemangiomas
Venous malformations
Other vascular malformations
Rosacea and telangiectasias
Other vascular lesions
Approach to treatment of vascular lesions
Side effects and complications
Chapter 3: Laser treatment of pigmented lesions and tattoos
Introduction
Pigment removal principles
Treatment techniques
Postoperative care
Chapter 4: Laser hair removal
Introduction
Basic hair biology
Mechanism of LHR
Key factors in optimizing treatment
Conclusion
Chapter 5: Non-ablative laser and light skin rejuvenation
Introduction
Patient selection
Visible light and near-infrared / vascular lasers (Table 5.2)
Mid-infrared lasers (Table 5.3)
Intense pulsed light
Light-emitting diodes
Photodynamic therapy
Overview of treatment strategy
Conclusion
Chapter 6: Non-ablative fractional laser rejuvenation
Introduction
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology
Equipment
Applications
Patient selection
Pretreatment
General technique
Cooling
Post-treatment
Safety and complications
Advances in technology
Over-the-counter devices – the future?
Advanced topics: treatment tips for experienced practitioners
Conclusion
Chapter 7: Laser resurfacing
Introduction
History
Patient selection
Expected benefits and alternatives
Lasers and technical overview
Overview of treatment strategy
Chapter 8: Non-surgical body contouring
Introduction
Fat versus cellulite
Therapeutic options
Conclusion
Chapter 9: Non-surgical skin tightening
Introduction
Thermal collagen remodeling
Radiofrequency devices
Combined electrical and optical energy
Vacuum-assisted bipolar radiofrequency
Hybrid monopolar and bipolar radiofrequency
Infrared light devices
Ultrasound devices
Tips for maximizing patient satisfaction
Conclusion
Chapter 10: Laser treatment of ethnic skin
Introduction
Evaluating the patient with ethnic skin
Treatment of epidermal pigmentation
Treatment of dermal pigmentation
Treatment of dermo-epidermal pigmentation
Treatment of vascular lesions
Ablative, non-ablative, and fractional skin resurfacing
Case studies
Conclusion
Chapter 11: Complications and legal considerations of laser and light treatments
Introduction
General considerations
Complications
General complications
Specific laser complications
IPL-specific complications
Legal aspects
Index
Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology
Series Editor; Jeffrey S. Dover MD, FRCPC, FRCP
Associate Editor: Murad Alam MD
Chemical Peels
Second edition
Rebecca C. Tung, MD and Mark G. Rubin MD
ISBN 978-1-4377-1924-6
Treatment of Leg Veins
Second edition
Murad Alam, MD and Sirunya Silapunt, MD
ISBN 978-1-4377-0739-7
Body Contouring
Bruse E Katz MD and Neil S Sadick MD FAAD FAACS FACP FACPh
ISBN 978-1-4377-0739-7
Non Surgical Skin Tightening and Lifting
Murad Alam MD MSCI
and Jeffrey S Dover MD RCPC FRCP
ISBN 978-1-4160-5960-8
Botulinum Toxin
Third Edition
Alastair Carruthers MA BM BCh FRCPC FRCP(Lon) and Jean Carruthers MD FRCSC FRC(Ophth) FASOPRS
ISBN 978-1-4557-2781-0
Soft Tissue Augmentation
Third Edition
Jean Carruthers MD FRCSC FRC(Ophth) FASOPRS and Alastair Carruthers MA BM BCh FRCPC FRCP(Lon)
ISBN 978-1-4557-2782-7
Cosmeceuticals
Second edition
Zoe-Diana Draelos MD
ISBN 978-1-4160-5553-2
Lasers and Lights
Third edition
George Hruza MD and Mathew Avram MD
ISBN 978-1-4557-2783-4
Photodynamic Therapy
Second edition
Mitchel P. Goldman MD
ISBN 978-1-4160-4211-2
Liposuction
C. William Hanke MD MPH FACP and Gerhard Sattler MD
ISBN 978-1-4160-2208-4
Scar Revision
Kenneth A Arndt MD
ISBN 978-1-4160-3131-4
Hair Transplantation
Robert S. Haber MD and Dowling B Stough MD
ISBN 978-1-4160-3104-8
Blepharoplasty
Ronald L. Moy MD and Edgar F Fincher MD
ISBN 978-1-4160-2996-0
Advanced Face Lifting
Ronald L. Moy MD and Edgar F Fincher MD
ISBN 978-1-4160-2997-7
For Elsevier
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Content Development Specialist: Martin Mellor Publishing Services Ltd
Project Manager: Sruthi Viswam
Design: Miles Hitchen
Illustration Manager: Jennifer Rose
Marketing Manager: Carla Holloway
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Series Preface to the Third edition
Seven years ago we embarked on an effort to produce Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology , a series of high quality, practical, up-to-date, illustrated manuals. Our plan was to provide dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, and others dedicated to the pursuit of functional knowledge with detailed portable books accompanied by high quality “how to” DVD’s containing all the information they needed to master most, if not all, of the leading edge cosmetic techniques. Thanks to the efforts of world class volume editors, master chapter authors, and the tireless and extraordinary publishing staff at Elsevier, the series has been more successful than any of us could have imagined. Over the past seven years, 15 distinct volumes have been introduced, and have been purchased by thousands of physicians all over the world. Originally published in English, many of the texts have been translated into different languages including Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese, Polish, Korean, Portuguese, a