Principles and Choice of Laser Treatment in Dermatology : With Special Reference to the Asian Population

"This book describes the principles of laser treatment in dermatology and, taking into account these principles, provides clinicans with clear, up-to-date guidance on choice of the appropriate laser and parameters for different skin conditions. The aim is to provide a gold standard laser reference book that will meet the needs of those who are already performing laser surgery as well as novices to the field. Readers will find readily understandable coverage of both basic and advanced laser theory. Based on this theory, the authors proceed to explain all the considerations that need to be taken into account when choosing laser systems and parameters for a variety of indications, including all relevant vascular and pigmented lesions and the removal of hair, scars, and tattoos. Close attention is paid to the skin characteristics of Asians and the impacts of these characteristics on parameter selection. In addition, a separate chapter is devoted to the efficacy and safety of laser treatment of melasma, a common disease in Asians. ." -- Prové de l'editor Front Matter ....Pages i-xviii Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Principles of Laser (Jae Dong Lee, Jong Kook Lee, Min Jin Maya Oh)....Pages 3-35 Laser-Induced Tissue Reactions (Jae Dong Lee, Jong Kook Lee, Min Jin Maya Oh)....Pages 37-55 Important Laser Principles (Jae Dong Lee, Jong Kook Lee, Min Jin Maya Oh)....Pages 57-79 Front Matter ....Pages 81-81 Etiology and Treatment of Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation (Jae Dong Lee, Jong Kook Lee, Min Jin Maya Oh)....Pages 83-93 Korean Skin and Types of Lasers (Jae Dong Lee, Jong Kook Lee, Min Jin Maya Oh)....Pages 95-109 Front Matter ....Pages 111-111 Vascular Lasers and Treatment of Erythema (Jae Dong Lee, Jong Kook Lee, Min Jin Maya Oh)....Pages 113-140 Pigment Lasers (Jae Dong Lee, Jong Kook Lee, Min Jin Maya Oh)....Pages 141-159 Laser Hair Removal (Jae Dong Lee, Jong Kook Lee, Min Jin Maya Oh)....Pages 161-185 Non-ablative Lasers (Jae Dong Lee, Jong Kook Lee, Min Jin Maya Oh)....Pages 187-209 Ablative Lasers and Fractional Lasers (Jae Dong Lee, Jong Kook Lee, Min Jin Maya Oh)....Pages 211-233 Front Matter ....Pages 235-235 Various Treatments of Scar (Jae Dong Lee, Jong Kook Lee, Min Jin Maya Oh)....Pages 237-262 Etiology and Treatments of Melasma (Jae Dong Lee, Jong Kook Lee, Min Jin Maya Oh)....Pages 263-306