TY - BOOK AU - ED - SpringerLink (Online service) TI - Laser Dermatology SN - 9783540272052 AV - RL1-803 U1 - 616.5 23 PY - 2005/// CY - Berlin, Heidelberg PB - Springer Berlin Heidelberg KW - Medicine KW - Dermatology KW - Family medicine KW - Nursing KW - Surgery KW - Medicine & Public Health KW - Plastic Surgery KW - General Practice / Family Medicine N1 - Basic Laser Physics and Safety -- Laser Treatment of Vascular Lesions -- Laser Treatment of Pigmented Lesions -- Laser Treatment of Unwanted Hair -- Ablative and Nonablative Facial Resurfacing -- Lasers, Photodynamic Therapy, and the Treatment of Medical Dermatologic Conditions; ZDB-2-SME N2 - The continual array of laser technology throughout the world has been nothing short of miraculous. Over the last fifteen years, this field has continued to grow and expand with new technologies. This book represents the most up to date description of the latest in laser and light source technology. All chapters are written by leading experts from both North America and Europe and cover: * the latest understanding of laser physics and safety * laser treatment of vascular lesions * pigmented lesions and tattoos * unwanted hair * ablative and non-ablative resurfacing *the treatment of medical purposes Each chapter is not only well-illustrated, but also includes quick and easy bullet points and repetitive structure such as: * core concepts * currently available technologies * indications and contraindications * an example of each authors consent form and personal treatment approaches UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/b138753 ER -