Laser Dermatology (eBook)

Preface 5
Contents 7
List of Contributors 10
Basic Laser Physics and Safety 11
History 11
Currently Available Technology 15
Indications 17
Safety 18
Future 20
References 20
Laser Treatment of Vascular Lesions 22
History 22
Currently Available Lasers for Vascular Lesions 25
Indications 25
Treatment of Other Cutaneous Vascular Lesions 37
Disadvantages 37
Contraindications 38
Personal Laser Technique 39
Postoperative Care 42
Complications 42
The Future 43
References 43
Laser Treatment of Pigmented Lesions 45
History 45
Currently Available Technology 46
Indications 52
Consent 57
Personal Laser Technique 57
Complications 66
Future Developments 67
References 67
Laser Treatment of Unwanted Hair 69
History 69
Selective Photothermolysis 70
Extended Theory of Selective Photothermolysis 70
Physical Basis of Laser Hair Removal 70
Factors Affecting Efficacy/Results 71
Currently Available Lasers and Light Sources Used for Hair Removal 74
Advantages 78
Disadvantages 78
Indications 78
Contraindications 79
Consent 79
Personal Laser Approach 79
Postoperative Considerations 87
Complications 87
The Future 88
References 88
Ablative and Nonablative Facial Resurfacing 90
History 90
Ablative Resurfacing 91
Nonablative Resurfacing 97
References 105
Lasers, Photodynamic Therapy, and the Treatment of Medical Dermatologic Conditions 106
History of Photodynamic Therapy 106
Currently Available Technology 108
Advantages 119
Disadvantages 125
Contraindications 125
Personal Laser Technique 126
Postoperative Care 126
The Future 127
References 127
Subject Index 129