Description
This second edition updates this practical reference summarizes management protocols and treatment regimens for ablative lasers, non-ablative lasers, light therapies and other technologies. Developed by Vince Richer, MD, FRCPC, and his mentor Seaver Soon MD, provides a practical, step-by-step guide to laser and light source technologies. Material covers anatomy and management protocols, common settings and desired outcomes, FDA-cleared indications and other common uses, treatment regimens and endpoints, pre- and post procedure care, common adverse events and pearls. Each chapter includes study questions and answers.
The following devices are featured:
This second edition updates this practical reference summarizes management protocols and treatment regimens for ablative lasers, non-ablative lasers, light therapies and other technologies. Developed by Vince Richer, MD, FRCPC, and his mentor Seaver Soon MD, provides a practical, step-by-step guide to laser and light source technologies. Material covers anatomy and management protocols, common settings and desired outcomes, FDA-cleared indications and other common uses, treatment regimens and endpoints, pre- and post procedure care, common adverse events and pearls. Each chapter includes study questions and answers.
The following devices are featured:
- Ablative lasers: CO2 and ErbiumNon-Ablative
- Lasers: Excimer, KTP, PDL, Alexandrie, Diode, NdYAG, near Infrared lasers, Q-Switched Lasers
- Light therapies: IPL, PDT, LLT/LEDs
- Other devices: Radiofrequency, Ultrasound, Cryolipolysis, Microwave
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