Cutaneous Laser Surgery: The Art & Science of Selective Photothermolysis

By Mitchel P. Goldman, Richard E. Fitzpatrick, Mitchel P. Goldman MD, et al.

Book Overview

A practical guide in the selection and use of lasers for skin surgery. It provides state-of-the-art summaries of all cutaneous laser systems (e.g., carbon-dioxide, argon pumped tunable dye, copper vapor, ruby, flashlamp-pumped pulsed dye, Nd YAG) giving the pros and cons of each system, depending on the type of lesion to be treated.

* 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

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0815136102
• ISBN13: 9780815136101
• Release Date: December 1998
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 554 Pages
• Weight: 3.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 1.3" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Postsecondary