Basics in Dermatological Laser Applications
In the last two decades, there has been a virtual explosion in the use of lasers in medicine, especially in the field of cosmetic dermatology. In fact, many of the clinical conditions presented today are solely treated by lasers. When discussing the term ‘lasers’, many different types of lasers and other similar energy-based devices have to be considered. Physicians who look upon this vast field often find themselves facing an extremely complex physics-based area of medicine with a veritable jungle of different devices on offer. This book provides a structured and comprehensive overview of the physical knowledge required to understand laser medicine and surgery. Moreover, the various clinical indications and treatments are clearly laid out and discussed. The authors, all experts in their field, have provided concise and topical chapters, which have purposely been kept generic when talking about the various lasers in order to increase the longevity of this volume.
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1 - 6: History of Lasers in DermatologyByMichael L. GeigesMichael L. GeigesInstitute and Museum of Medical History, University of Zurich and Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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7 - 23: Laser PrinciplesByInja Bogdan Allemann;Inja Bogdan AllemannaKlinik für Plastische Chirurgie und Handchirurgie, Universitätsspital Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland;Search for other works by this author on:Joely KaufmanJoely KaufmanbUniversity of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Private Practice Coral Gables, Miami, Fla., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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24 - 34: Laser-Induced Tissue Reactions and DermatologyByRebecca J. Weber;Rebecca J. WeberaDepartments of Cell and Molecular Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics andSearch for other works by this author on:Brent R. Taylor;Brent R. TaylorbDermatology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston S.C., andSearch for other works by this author on:Dendy E. EngelmanDendy E. EngelmancSkin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York & New Jersey, New York, N.Y, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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35 - 39: Laser SafetyByJacob Dudelzak;Jacob DudelzakaAccredited Dermatology, Laser & Cosmetic Surgery, Brooklyn, N.Y. andSearch for other works by this author on:David J. GoldbergDavid J. GoldbergbSkin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York & New Jersey, New York, N.Y, andcMount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, N.Y, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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40 - 47: Ablative Skin ResurfacingByJennifer Chwalek;Jennifer ChwalekaSkin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York & New Jersey,Hackensack, N.J., andSearch for other works by this author on:David J. GoldbergDavid J. GoldbergbNew York, N.Y, andcMount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, N.Y, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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48 - 55: Non-Ablative LasersByDavid H. Ciocon;David H. CioconaSkin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York & New Jersey,Search for other works by this author on:Daven Doshi;Daven DoshibDivision of Dermatology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, andSearch for other works by this author on:David J. GoldbergDavid J. GoldbergaSkin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York & New Jersey,cDepartment of Dermatology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, N.Y., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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56 - 66: Fractional PhotothermolysisByInja Bogdan Allemann;Inja Bogdan AllemannaKlinik für Plastische Chirurgie und Handchirurgie, Universitätsspital Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland;Search for other works by this author on:Joely KaufmanJoely KaufmanbUniversity of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Private Practice Coral Gables, Miami, Fla., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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67 - 80: Vascular LesionsByPatricia T. Ting;Patricia T. TingDivision of Dermatology and Cutaneous Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alta., CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:Jaggi RaoJaggi RaoDivision of Dermatology and Cutaneous Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alta., CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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81 - 96: Benign Pigmented LesionsByInja Bogdan Allemann;Inja Bogdan AllemannaKlinik für Plastische Chirurgie und Handchirurgie, Universitätsspital Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland;Search for other works by this author on:David J. GoldbergDavid J. GoldbergbSkin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York & New Jersey, andcMount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, N.Y, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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97 - 110: Tattoo RemovalByMaurice A. Adatto;Maurice A. AdattoaSkinpulse Dermatology, Laser and Beauty Centers, Geneva, andbDermatology Clinic, Inselspital, Bern, Switzerland;Search for other works by this author on:Shlomit Halachmi;Shlomit HalachmicLaser Unit, Department of Dermatology, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tiqwa, andSearch for other works by this author on:Moshe LapidothMoshe LapidothcLaser Unit, Department of Dermatology, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tiqwa, anddSackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, IsraelSearch for other works by this author on:
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111 - 121: Hair RemovalByMerete Haedersdal;Merete HaedersdalDepartment of Dermatology, University of Copenhagen, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, DenmarkSearch for other works by this author on:Christina S. HaakChristina S. HaakDepartment of Dermatology, University of Copenhagen, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, DenmarkSearch for other works by this author on:
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122 - 130: PhotoagingByLisa Danielle Grunebaum;Lisa Danielle GrunebaumaMiller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Fla., andSearch for other works by this author on:Ryan N. HeffelfingerRyan N. HeffelfingerbThomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pa., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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131 - 139: ScarsByMohamed L. Elsaie;Mohamed L. ElsaieaDepartment of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Fla., USA;bNRC Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Cairo, EgyptSearch for other works by this author on:Sonal Choudhary;Sonal ChoudharyaDepartment of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Fla., USA;Search for other works by this author on:Michael McLeod;Michael McLeodaDepartment of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Fla., USA;Search for other works by this author on:Keyvan NouriKeyvan NouriaDepartment of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Fla., USA;Search for other works by this author on:
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140 - 146: Acne VulgarisBySeverin LäuchliSeverin LäuchliDepartment of Dermatology, University Hospital, Zurich, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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147 - 152: Skin TighteningByHeather Woolery-Lloyd;Heather Woolery-LloydaDepartment of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery andSearch for other works by this author on:Jenna N. KammerJenna N. KammerbCosmetic Medicine and Research Institute, University of Miami, Miami Beach, Fla., andcDrexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pa., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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153 - 159: Special Considerations for Darker-Skinned PatientsByHenry H.L. ChanHenry H.L. ChanDivision of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, China; Wellman Center of Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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160 - 165: At-Home Laser and Light-Based DevicesByAlia S. BrownAlia S. BrownSkin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York & New Jersey, Hackensack, N.J., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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166 - 172: Intense Pulsed LightByNicola L. Schoenewolf;Nicola L. SchoenewolfDepartment of Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Marjam J. Barysch;Marjam J. BaryschDepartment of Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Reinhard DummerReinhard DummerDepartment of Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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173 - 180: Light-Emitting DiodeByMichael H. GoldMichael H. GoldTennessee Clinical Research Center, Gold Skin Care Center, and Department of Dermatology, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tenn., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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181 - 192: Photodynamic TherapyByMichael H. GoldMichael H. GoldTennessee Clinical Research Center, Gold Skin Care Center, and Department of Dermatology, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tenn., USASearch for other works by this author on: