Laser Dermatology

This book represents the most up-to-date description of the state of the art in laser and light source technology.§After an initial chapter describing the latest understanding of laser physics and safety, subsequent chapters take up the laser treatment, respectively, of vascular lesions, pigmented lesions and tattoos, unwanted hair, ablative and non-ablative resurfacing, and its use for medical purposes.§Very practical and reader-friendly: Each chapter is very well-illustrated, and includes quick and easy bullet points and repetitive structure such as core concepts, currently available technologies, indications and contraindications, and an example of each author s consent form and personal treatment approaches.§The Editor, Goldberg, speaker of the American Academy of Dermatology, gathered world experts from North America and Europe for this volume. He actively promotes his publications on his webpage and already got the cover and URL to link to the Springer page www.skinandlasers.com.The continual array of laser technology throughout the world has been nothing short of miraculous. Over the last fifteen years, this field has continued to grow and expand with new technologies. §This book represents the most up to date description of the latest in laser and light source technology. All chapters are written by leading experts from both North America and Europe and cover:§the latest understanding of laser physics and safety §laser treatment of vascular lesions §pigmented lesions and tattoos §unwanted hair §ablative and non-ablative resurfacing §the treatment of medical purposes §Each chapter is not only well-illustrated, but also includes quick and easy bullet points and repetitive structure such as: core concepts currently available technologies indications and contraindications an example of each author s consent form and personal treatment approaches