Manual of Cutaneous Laser Techniques - Hardcover

A practical guide for dermatologists and plastic surgeons performing cutaneous laser surgery, this text provides instructions on setting up a laser practice, evaluating patients preoperatively, treating various types of lesions, preventing and managing complications, and postoperative skin care and maintenance. Complementing the text are 250 illustrations, including clinical and histological photographs of each type of lesion, and preoperative and postoperative photographs. A major proportion of the text details procedures for treating vascular lesions, pigmented lesions, scars and rhytides, and removal of tattoos. The text also includes guidelines on equipment selection and a list of laser manufacturers.