Intro; Foreword-And Forward!; Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; Contributors; 1: Laser-Tissue Interactions; Introduction; Light; Types of Light Devices; Light Device Terminology; Beam Profiles: Top Hat Versus Gaussian; Pulse Profiles: Square Versus Spiky; Summary of Wavelength Ranges; Beam Propagation: How the Laser Energy Gets to the Target; Heat Generation; Selective Photothermolysis (SPT); Thermal Relaxation Time; Molecular Basis of LTI; Reaction Types and Effects of Heating; Photothermal Effects; Thermal Injury to Cells; Coagulation; Vaporization; Photomechanical Effects.
5: Laser Treatment of Leg VeinsIntroduction/Background; Basic Anatomy; Venous Structure and Function; Evaluation; Contraindications; Current Therapy Strategies; Laser Technology; Specific Lasers for Leg Vein Treatment; Potassium Titanyl Phosphate Laser (KTP); Long Pulsed Dye Laser (PDL); Intense Pulsed Light (IPL); Long Pulsed 755 nm Alexandrite Laser; Diode; Nd:YAG; Post-operative End Points; Side Effects/Complications; References; 6: Lasers and Lights for Treating Pigmented Lesions; Outline; Introduction; Abstract; Keywords; History; Epidemiology; Basic Science.
Administrative ControlsProtective Equipment; Warning Signs and Labels; Eye and Skin Protection; Non-beam Hazards; Delegation of Use of Lasers; References; 3: Lasers for Treatment of Vascular Lesions; Introduction; Principles of Laser Treatment for Vascular Lasers; Selective Photothermolysis; Pulse Duration; Epidermal Temperature Control; Lasers for Treatment of Vascular Lesions; Frequency-Doubled Nd:YAG (Potassium-Titanyl-Phosphate [KTP]); Pulsed Dye Lasers (PDL); Alexandrite Laser; Neodymium:Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet (Nd:YAG); Dual Wavelength Combination Lasers; Intense Pulsed Light (IPL).
Photochemical EffectsPhotodisruption or Photodecomposition; Excimer Laser (308 nm); Biostimulation; Plasma Induced Ablation; Heat Conduction Away from the Chromophore; Cooling; Some Interesting Concepts and Ideas in Laser Tissue Interactions; Compacting the Dermis; Radiofrequency (RF) Technology; Monopolar vs. Bipolar; How RF Creates Dermal Heating; Monopolar Devices; Ultrasound Tissue Interaction; Summary; References; 2: Laser Safety: Regulations, Standards and Practice Guidelines; Laser Safety; Governing Bodies and Professional Organizations; Practice Guidelines; Procedural Skills.
Vascular Lesions and Laser Treatment OptionsCapillary Malformations (e.g., Port Wine Stains or Nevus Flammeus); Hemangiomas; Spider Angiomas; Telangiectasias; Venous Lakes; Other Vascular Anomalies; References; 4: Laser for Scars; Outline; Introduction; Indications and Contraindications; Techniques; Pre-operative Management; Description of the Technique; Post-operative Management; Side Effects/Complications and Their Management and Prevention; Laser for Atrophic Scar; Ablative Laser Resurfacing; Nonablative Laser Resurfacing; Fractional Devices; Future Directions; References.
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Along with its sister dermatologic volume, this comprehensive textbook of laser technology covers the use of lasers to treat vascular anomalies and lesions, control of pigmented lesions and tattoos, hair removal, acne, facial rejuvenation, Psoriasis, hypopigmented lesions and Vitiligo. Chapters are formatted in an easy to follow format with clear concise sections with bulleted summaries to highlight key points. Lasers in Dermatology and Medicine: Dermatologic Applications provides detailed explanations of when lasers can be of use how to use them across a range of medical disciplines. Clinically relevant examples are provided along with relevant images and summary boxes to highlight key points. It therefore provides a critical resource on the applications and use of lasers across medicine for both the trainee and trained clinician.