Will full-color photographs throughout, this reference demonstrates and assesses various technologies and methods to effectively perform laser treatments for a variety of cutaneous disorders-emphasizing the selection of the appropriate laser for each clinical situation, practical treatment guidelines, and the avoidance of complications in the pract

Stay on the cutting edge of laser technology with state-of-the-art summaries on all cutaneous laser systems, including carbondioxide, argon-pumped, tunable dye, copper vapor, ruby, flashlamp-pumped pulsed dye, Nd:YAG, and photoderm. CUTANEOUS LASER SURGERY provides an unbiased review of each system, listing the pros and cons of each for use on various types of lesions. You'll also find new information on laser resurfacing, photodynamic therapy, and hair removal. * Includes thorough discussions of all laser systems * Provides treatment options for pigmented lesions, vascular lesions, tattoos and laser resurfacing all in one book * Guides you to the appropriate choice of procedure for each particular lesion * Gives you an unbiased view of each laser system * Illustrates techniques with clear before and after photography * Provides step-by-step guidance through procedures * Includes patient consent forms and patient handouts to save you valuable time

Now in its thoroughly revised, updated Second Edition, this manual is a practical "how-to" guide to the latest techniques in cutaneous laser surgery. It provides step-by-step instructions on setting up a laser practice, evaluating patients preoperatively, treating specific skin problems, preventing and managing complications, and postoperative skin care and maintenance. Complementing the text are 116 full-color photographs, all of them new to this edition.New chapters in this edition cover laser-assisted hair removal and Erbium YAG laser resurfacing. All other chapters have been revised to reflect state-of-the-art innovations and equipment. Appendices provide up-to-date directories of laser manufacturers and treatment-related products.

Today, nearly 60 years after the invention of the first medical laser, multiple laser and light systems exist and are applied in various medical specialties such as dermatology, ophthalmology, and urology. This volume - the first in the series Aesthetic Dermatology - focuses on the laser treatment of cutaneous lesions with a vascular target. Each chapter describes a particular laser or light modality and its specific application to a variety of both vascular and nonvascular lesions. Renowned specialists in laser medicine have contributed their expertise, incorporating current evidence-based literature and their own personal treatment recommendations, as well as pearls and perils. The purpose of this book is to explore the options and parameters available to treat cutaneous lesions traditionally responsive to vascular laser therapy and to expand the application to further lesion treatments. Readers who wish to broaden their knowledge and further hone their skills in treating cutaneous vascular lesions with lasers will find this publication a valuable and comprehensive review.

This is a reference on the use of lasers in cutaneous surgical procedures. Internationally recognized experts share their knowledge - both scholarly and practical - of the scientific principles, instruments, and techniques employed in cutaneous laser surgery.

This is a practical text that takes clinicians beyond theory to an actual hands-on approach to procedures with different types of lasers. The team of authors use a simple, user-friendly format to provide a step-by-step guide.