Laser technology is constantly evolving and progressing. The use of laser therapy is vastly expanding and for this reason a medical book of this magnitude is necessary. Lasers and Light Therapy includes an up-to-date comprehensive look at lasers and light therapy not only in the field of Cutaneous Laser Surgery, but in other medical specialties as well.
Author(s): E. Victor Ross, Nathan Uebelhoer (auth.), Keyvan Nouri (eds.)
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer-Verlag London
Year: 2012
Language: English
Pages: 611
Tags: Dermatology; Ophthalmology; Head and Neck Surgery; Gynecology; Dentistry
Front Matter....Pages i-xxi
Laser-Tissue Interactions....Pages 1-23
Laser Safety: Regulations, Standards and Practice Guidelines....Pages 25-32
Lasers for Treatment of Vascular Lesions....Pages 33-43
Laser for Scars....Pages 45-51
Laser Treatment of Leg Veins....Pages 53-61
Lasers and Lights for Treating Pigmented Lesions....Pages 63-81
Laser Treatment of Tattoos....Pages 83-89
Laser for Hair Removal....Pages 91-101
Lasers for Resurfacing....Pages 103-122
Fractional Photothermolysis....Pages 123-147
Plasma Resurfacing....Pages 149-160
Sub-Surfacing Lasers....Pages 161-174
Non-invasive Rejuvenation/Skin Tightening: Light-Based Devices....Pages 175-186
Laser and Light Therapies for Acne....Pages 187-192
Lasers for Psoriasis and Hypopigmentation....Pages 193-198
Lasers and Lights for Adipose Tissue and Cellulite....Pages 199-206
Intense Pulse Light (IPL)....Pages 207-219
Photodynamic Therapy....Pages 221-229
Light-Emitting Diode Phototherapy in Dermatological Practice....Pages 231-265
Laser and Light for Wound Healing Stimulation....Pages 267-275
Lasers in Hair Growth and Hair Transplantation....Pages 277-284
Reflectance-Mode Confocal Microscopy in Dermatological Oncology....Pages 285-308
Laser Clinical and Practice Pearls....Pages 309-320
The Selection and Education of Laser Patients....Pages 321-328
Anesthesia for Laser Surgery....Pages 329-335
Laser Application for Ethnic Skin....Pages 337-343
Laser Applications in Children....Pages 345-358
Dressings/Wound Care for Laser Treatment....Pages 359-364
Prevention and Treatment of Laser Complications....Pages 365-377
Ethical Issues....Pages 379-382
Medicolegal Issues (Documentation/Informed Consent)....Pages 383-385
Psychological Aspects to Consider Within Laser Treatments....Pages 387-397
Photography of Dermatological Laser Treatment....Pages 399-407
Online Resources for Dermatologic Laser Therapies....Pages 409-412
Starting a Laser Practice....Pages 413-415
Research and Future Directions....Pages 417-423
Laser/Light Applications in Ophthalmology: Visual Refraction....Pages 425-433
Laser/Light Applications in Ophthalmology: Posterior Segment Applications....Pages 435-446
Laser/Light Application in Ophthalmology: Control of Intraocular Pressure....Pages 447-461
Laser/Light Application in Dental Procedures....Pages 463-493
Laser/Light Applications in Otolaryngology....Pages 495-521
Laser/Light Applications in Gynecology....Pages 523-537
Laser/Light Applications in General Surgery....Pages 539-559
Laser/Light Applications in Urology....Pages 561-571
Lasers in Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery....Pages 573-582
Laser/Light Applications in Neurology and Neurosurgery....Pages 583-596
Laser/Light Applications in Anesthesiology....Pages 597-611
Back Matter....Pages 613-626
