Laser and IPL Technology in Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine [Hardcover]

The editors have gathered 15 laser experts from the United States, Europe and Asia to present the most up to date information in cutaneous laser surgery and intense pulsed light technologies. This innovative book describes new laser techniques (laserlipolysis, fractional photothermolysis, among others) and provides expert guidance on using lasers successfully in over 80 clinical indications.

This text on the latest in cutaneous laser surgery and intense pulsed light technology covers technical and biophysical aspects, many applications, and other topics such as cooling techniques and ethical and economic factors. Includes 300 color illustrations.

Benign Pigmented Lesions.- Benign Tumors and Organoid Nevi.- Dyschromias.- Inflammatory Dermatoses and Connective Tissue Diseases.- Wrinkles and Acne Scars.- Scars.- Unwanted Hair Growth.- Precancerous Conditions and Malignant Tumors.- Vascular Lesions.- Viral Infections.- Laser-assissted Lipolysis.- Cooling Techniques.

From the reviews:

The 32-chapter book is laid out nicely and in a logical manner. Figures are of good quality, and the graphics are superb. This is a comprehensive, well-referenced textbook that covers the full span of dermatologic surgical laser and IPL procedures. & This is a nicely balanced textbook for those with much experience with cutaneous surgery and those who are first exploring this technology. (William P. Coleman III, Dermatologic Surgery, Vol. 38 (8), August, 2012)

Professor Christian Raulin has been Medical Director of the Karlsruhe Laser Clinic in Germany since 1998, having worked as a specialist in laser medicine for the preceding decade. His experience over many years in the application of different types of laser is reflected in his numerous contributions to the medical literature and at congresses. As a consequence, he is recognized as a leading authority on laser treatmel#+