From Book News, Inc.
A practical guide to the expanding field of cosmetic laser surgery. It provides a summary of current uses of multiple lasers for various cosmetic procedures, with guidance from leading specialists. Each chapter includes case studies that detail laser parameters and treatment protocols. Some 70 color photographs illustrate the operative techniques and results of different procedures. The volume concludes with an appendix offering referral letters, consent forms, and operative reports that can help physicians establish and run a viable cosmetic laser practice. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Review
"A beautifully written and illustrated text on cosmetic laser surgery loaded with practical advice and data on the wide variety of lasers and their individual uses." --Journal of the American Association of Forensic Dentists, July 1999
Book Description
Reviews from the first edition:
"...well written, with many excellent clinical photographs."-The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery
"...many excellent clinical 'pearls'...Any dermatologist...will find this book a worthwhile investment."-Archives of Dermatology
Book Info
Georgetown Univ., Washington, D.C. Atlas, for plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and otolaryngologists, on out-patient cosmetic laser surgery techniques. Includes new chapters on the proper selection of resurfacing patients and management of potential side effects and complications. Color photographs. Previous ed.: c1996. DNLM: Reconstructive Surgical Procedures.
The publisher, John Wiley & Sons
Leading laser specialists from a variety of fields discuss the state of the art in cosmetic laser surgery including blepharoplasty, resurfacing, hair transplantation, tattoo removal and uvuloplasty. Each chapter highlights clinical cases, appropriate laser parameters, therapeutic guidelines and treatment protocols. Guidelines for establishing a cosmetic laser practice are also provided and detailed appendices contain sample consent forms, operative reports, patient instruction sheets and procedural logs.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From the Back Cover
Cosmetic Laser Surgery: A Practitioner's Guide is the definitive textbook of laser-assisted dermatologic and plastic surgery.Extensively revised and greatly expanded, this new edition provides a highly visual overview of the state of the art in cosmetic laser surgery, as well as thoroughly updated guidelines for matching lasers with procedures. Clearly written and user-friendly, Cosmetic Laser Surgery: A Practitioner's Guide features over 300 color photographs illustrating operative techniques and the results of different procedures. Topics covered include: - CO2 laser resurfacing
- Erbium: YAG laser resurfacing
- CO2 laser blepharoplasty
- Endoscopic laser browlift
- Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty
- Laser hair transplantation and removal
- Laser treatment of scars, stretch marks, telangiectasias, pigmented lesions, and tattoos
Cosmetic Laser Surgery: A Practitioner's Guide is an indispensable reference for dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and otolaryngologists. From reviews of the First Edition: "This book fills the void between new technology and practical application for many practitioners of cosmetic laser surgery. Each chapter is well-written, with many excellent clinical photographs. The material presented obviously represents substantial clinical experience. Clinical discussions are pertinent, concise, and practical and will be very useful both for the new practitioner of cosmetic surgery and, as a reference, for the experienced practitioner."—The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. "The book is oriented towards the practicing physician, with emphasis on indications and procedural details. Any dermatologist interested in starting an aesthetic laser surgery practice will find this book a worthwhile investment."—Archives of Dermatology. Rating
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