• First of its kind book on Lasers in richly pigmented skin.
• Covers both new and conventional Laser procedures followed by advanced techniques, such as Non-surgical Tightening and Non-ablative Lasers, and IFUS.
• Detailed step-by-step approach for different dermatological lesions has been used which is further explained by its Principles, Patient Selection, Preoperative Considerations, Intraoperative & Postoperative Care, Pitfalls/Pearls and Treatment
. • Full Color Atlases are given at relevant places which are enriched with snapshots of lesions for easy understanding of procedures.
• Summary Points and Important Information have been highlighted in colored attractive boxes
. • The references at the end of each chapter are apt and to the point.
• Covers non-laser technologies, such as Radiofrequency, Focused USG, and Plasma resurfacing and LED.
• Provided summary of LED, LLLT and TRASERS.
• Provides an overview of establishing a laser practice.
• Practical aspects like medicolegal hazards and pearls are discussed in the latter half of the book
. • Enriched with more than 300 photographs.
• Some very useful information is provided in the Appendices like Sample consent forms and patient information sheets, etc.
• Comprehensive index including manufacturers listing
. • Contributors are experts in their field of interest.
• This book will find a place in all dermatologists’ library and leads to confident cosmetologists and happy patients.
About The Author:
Kabir Sardana MD DNB MNAMS , Professor Department of Dermatology and STD, Maulana Azad Medical College,New Delhi Vijay Garg, MD MNAMS , Director- Professor Department of Dermatology and STD, Maulana Azad Medical College,New Delhi
Table of Contents:
Section 1: Conventional Laser Interventions
1. Basics of Laser-Tissue Interactions 3
2. Ablative Lasers
? Overview
? Ablative Laser Treatment of Common Conditions
? Step by Step Approach
? Atlas
3. Pigmented Lesions and Tattoos
? Overview
? Lasers For Tattoo Removal
? Laser Treatment of Common Pigmented Conditions
? Step by Step Approach
? Atlas 4. Fractional Photothermolysis
? Overview
? Laser Treatment of Common Conditions
? Step by Step Approach
? Atlas
5. Vascular Lasers 6. Lasers for Hair Removal
Section 2: Advanced Laser Interventions
7. Nonablative and Subsurface Rejuvenation Step by Step Approach
8. Nonsurgical Tightening
9. Aesthetic Intense Focused Ultrasound (IFUS): Clinical Perspective
on Fitzpatrick Skin Types III–VI
10. Noninvasive Body Contouring
11. Lasers for Scars, Keloids and Stretch Marks
Section 3: Practical Aspects and Advances
12. Miscellaneous Laser Responsive Disorders
13. How to Start a Laser Practice (Private Set-up)
14. How to Set-up a Laser Clinic in a Public-funded Institution
15. Therapeutic Pearls in Lasers
16. Medicolegal Aspects of Lasers in Dermatological Practice
17. Complications and their Management
18. New Aspects and Controversies in Lasers Lasers in Dermatological Practice
Appendices
Appendix 1: Laser Safety/Eye Care
Appendix 2: Consent Form
Appendix 3: Procedure Checklist
Appendix 4: Postoperative Care
Appendix 5: Sample Operative Note
Appendix 6: Sample Postoperative Instructions (Ablative Lasers)
Appendix 7: Patient Information Sheet
Appendix 8: Local Anesthetics
Appendix 9: Select Bibliography
Laser and Medical Devices (Index)
Index
