Cutaneous Laser Surgery


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Stay on the cutting edge of laser technology with state-of-the-art summaries on all cutaneous laser systems, including carbondioxide, argon-pumped, tunable dye, copper vapor, ruby, flashlamp-pumped pulsed dye, Nd:YAG, and photoderm. CUTANEOUS LASER SURGERY provides an unbiased review of each system, listing the pros and cons of each for use on various types of lesions. You'll also find new information on laser resurfacing, photodynamic therapy, and hair removal. * Includes thorough discussions of all laser systems * Provides treatment options for pigmented lesions, vascular lesions, tattoos and laser resurfacing all in one book * Guides you to the appropriate choice of procedure for each particular lesion * Gives you an unbiased view of each laser system * Illustrates techniques with clear before and after photography * Provides step-by-step guidance through procedures * Includes patient consent forms and patient handouts to save you valuable time




A Practical Guide to Laser Procedures


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his fourth volume in the highly regarded Cosmetic Procedures series provides step-by-step instruction for treating sun-damaged skin and other common aesthetic complaints using laser and light technologies. From equipment and patient selection to combining laser treatments with other cosmetic procedures for enhanced outcomes, this illustrated reference offers valuable procedural guidance regardless of your experience level. A Practical Guide to Laser Procedures delivers information essential for achieving high patient satisfaction and successfully performing cosmetic laser treatments. Look at all you’ll discover... Quickly gain skill and confidence in the treatment of sun-damaged skin, wrinkles, pigmented and vascular lesions, hair and tattoo removal. Full-color design and illustrations boost understanding of each procedure. Photographs of clinical endpoints clearly show what changes to look for on the skin with laser treatments. Step-by-step instructions guide you through each procedure to rapidly acquire skill. Detailed coverage of relevant anatomy, indications and contraindications, patient selection, procedure preparation, treatment techniques and practical tips, before and after treatment photographs, and areas to be avoided to help improve outcomes and minimize complication risks.




Instant Beauty


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Most people no longer have the time or patience to experiment with avocado and cucumber potions, meditative techniques that promise "inner beauty" or lengthy surgeries that require time off from work. The good news is that medicine has caught up to our needs. Today instant beauty is available to everyone who has no more than a lunch break to fix this, to alter that and get the looks they've always wanted. How is this possible? - Big procedures have gotten smaller. Lasers target problem areas with amazing precision, and endoscopic surgery performed through a microscopic incision result in less pain and scarring and much quicker recovery. - More than half of all cosmetic procedures today are performed in a doctor's office instead of the hospital, resulting in more comfort, convenience and privacy, as well as less risk of infection - Anesthesia is today lighter; many procedures require no anesthesia at all, while others require only local numbing, resulting in much greater safety. Instant Beauty provides step-by-step methods for evaluating one's needs and for seeking the most qualified practitioner and the safest facility. It spells out each procedure - what it entails, who is and is not a prime candidate, and how much it costs.




Cosmetic Laser Surgery


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Extensively illustrated with before and after images, procedural photographs, and supporting explanatory artwork, this practical, how-to guide contains everything readers need to successfully perform cosmetic laser surgery. For each procedure, the text covers the 3 R's: Recommendations regarding techniques, the Risks associated with certain procedures, and the Results that can be expected. Other chapters cover laser blepharoplasty, hair transplant and scalp reduction, laser techniques of scars, hair removal by laser, and laser treatment of leg veins. * Supplements basic laser texts by providing recommended techniques, risks and results. * Includes more than 200 before and after surgery color photographs, aiding physicians when discussing treatment options and expectations with patients. * Shows step-by-step, how-to descriptions with illustrations of performing each procedure. * Provides "pearls of wisdom" from professionals who have pioneered many of the procedures to help physicians avoid pitfalls and obtain better results. * Devotes an entire section to the important subject of skin resurfacing.




Skin Savvy


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The Ultimate Guide for the Best Skin Ever


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The Ultimate Guide for the Best Skin Ever: Lasers With laser centers popping up on every corner like Starbuck’s, and with more than 20 laser companies pushing hundreds of different lasers and procedures, how does a 21st century consumer know how to get the best for their money? By reading this book. World renown pioneer and leading authority on laser cosmetic surgery, Dr. Lee will share her priceless insight on the laser industry and help you become a smart consumer as you try to decide which laser procedure to invest in. This is a true insider’s look at the nitty gritty of a multi-billion dollar industry. These are the things that other doctors would never tell you and don’t want you to know! Dr. Lee will help guide you through the in’s and out’s of an industry that thrives off of consumer naiveté and gullibility to marketing and hype. A well-done laser procedure performed by a top-notch laser surgeon could cost thousands of dollars but could be the best investment you ever made…if you choose the right doctor and the right laser. The wrong decision could cost you lots of money…and worse yet, result in permanent irreversible damage. You cannot consider yourself an avant-garde consumer of beauty without the knowledge contained in this book. Going for a laser procedure without first reading this book would be like trying to master a language without learning the alphabet first, or finding a new city without a roadmap, or making a gourmet meal without a recipe.




Secrets of a Beverly Hills Cosmetic Surgeon


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Renowned Beverly Hills cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Robert Kotler, not only guides you through the entire decision process -- he also dispels many common myths and misconceptions about face and body surgery. Dr. Kotler reveals: Why some celebrities look so bad after cosmetic surgery. That most surgical fees are negotiable -- and while sky-high fees do not guarantee superior results, low-ball fees may not be a bargain. Why some self-proclaimed "cosmetic surgeons" are poorly trained, unqualified and may be learning-on-you. How some medications, vitamins and herbs can speed healing while others are dangerous, including the 136 you do not want to take. That the "big risk" is not the operation; it's the anesthetic. Why you need to know who's "at the controls..." Book jacket.




Laser and IPL Technology in Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine


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The editors have gathered 15 laser experts from the United States, Europe and Asia to present the most up to date information in cutaneous laser surgery and intense pulsed light technologies. This innovative book describes new laser techniques (laserlipolysis, fractional photothermolysis, among others) and provides expert guidance on using lasers successfully in over 80 clinical indications.




Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery


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The first complete, "how to" guide to laser surgery of the head and neck! This comprehensive reference covers all aspects of the use of lasers in facial plastic surgery, from basic science to surgical techniques. Introductory chapters provide complete coverage of different laser systems, laser safety, and laser physics. The majority of the book is devoted to presenting the use of lasers in skin resurfacing, treatment of vascular lesions, hair removal, treatment of pigmented lesions and tattoos, and aesthetic surgery. Throughout, you'll find expert commentary from surgeons at the forefront of the field.




Femtodynamics


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Femtodynamics: A Guide to Laser Settings and Procedure Techniques to Optimize Outcomes with Femtosecond Lasers is a new, comprehensive text that presents a practical approach to optimizing laser settings and procedure techniques for performing LASIK, intracorneal ring segment placement, and other corneal procedures with currently available femtosecond lasers. Dr. Ella Faktorovich has provided detailed photographs and illustrations to demonstrate the techniques for optimizing procedure outcomes. The author guides you step-by-step through common procedures while providing a detailed approach to managing and preventing possible complications. Topics covered include: - Strategies for centration - Decreasing the incidence of opaque bubble layer formation - Optimizing the energy delivered to the cornea - Improving the quality of dissection As the first book on femtosecond laser application to corneal surgery, Femtodynamics: A Guide to Laser Settings and Procedure Techniques to Optimize Outcomes with Femtosecond Lasers is a useful guide for beginning surgeons as well as surgeons looking to develop or enhance their working knowledge of femtosecond lasers.