Lasers and light, peels and abrasions : applications and treatments / [edited by] William H. Truswell.

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Lasers and Light, Peels and Abrasions; Media Center Information; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Video Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contributors; 1. The History and Evolution of Skin Resurfacing; 2. Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology of the Skin; 3. The Science Behind Lasers: How the Physical Properties of Lasers Affect the Skin; 4. Ablative Carbon Dioxide Laser Treatment; 5. Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing; 6. Erbium: Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser Skin Resurfacing; 7. Combining Different Lasers in the Same Session for Optimal Outcomes in Treating Aging Skin

8. Subcutaneous Fiber Laser and Energy-Based Techniques for Facial Rejuvenation9. Laser-Assisted Lower Lid Blepharoplasty; 10. Simultaneous Full-Face Laser Resurfacing in the Setting of Facelift Surgery; 11. Nonablative Laser and Light Devices; 12. Lasers for Vascular Anomalies; 13. Treatment of Acne Rosacea; 14. Removal of Tattoos and Permanent Makeup; 15. Laser Hair Removal; 16. Laser Solutions for Scar Management; 17. Treatment of Acne Scarring; 18. The Use of Lasers for Skin Pathology; 19. Complications in Laser Resurfacing: Avoidance, Recognition, and Treatment

20. Choosing the Right Laser for Your Practice: A Practical Comparison of Available Lasers21. Light Therapy for Aging Facial Skin: Intense Pulsed Light and Infrared Broadband Light; 22. Nitrogen Plasma Skin Resurfacing; 23. Radiofrequency Skin Tightening; 24. Deep Chemical Peeling; 25. Multilevel Phenol-Croton Oil Peels; 26. Enhanced Medium-Depth Chemical Peels; 27. Superficial Chemical Peels; 28. Complications of Chemexfoliation; 29. Dermabrasion and Microdermabrasion: Rationale, Application, Safety Concerns, and Complications

30. Skin Rejuvenation from the Perspective of the European Facial Plastic Surgeon31. Lasers, Peels, and Abrasion Techniques for East Asian Skin; 32. Lasers for African Skin; 33. Lasers, Peels, and Abrasion Techniques for Latino Skin; 34. Anti-Aging Products and Cosmeceuticals; 35. The Future of Rejuvenation Techniques for Aging Facial Skin; Index

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Lasers and Light, Peels and Abrasions is a comprehensive clinical reference on all invasive and non-invasive treatments for aging, diseased, and congenitally deformed skin. Every treatment modality that's used for skin rejuvenation, scars, complications, vascular abnormalities, and ethnic skin type variations, and more, is explained in detail.

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