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Aesthetic Laser & Light Certification Course
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HAIR REMOVAL: Coarse Hair using Intense Pulsed Light (1:30)
HAIR REMOVAL: Fine Hair using Q-switched 1064 nm (0:35)
PIGMENTED LESIONS: Sunspots and Freckles using Intense Pulsed Light (1:54)
PIGMENTED LESIONS: Sunspot using Q-switched 532 nm (0:46)
PIGMENTED LESIONS: Freckles using Q-switched 532 nm (2:26)
VASCULAR LESIONS: Rosacea and Vessels using Intense Pulsed Light (1:26)
TATTOO REMOVAL: Black Tattoo using Q-switched 1064 nm (1:30)
WRINKLES: Nonablative Q-switched 1064 nm (1:23)
WRINKLES: Ablative Fractional 2940 nm (2:04)
Section 1: Key Reference
Key Reference
Section 2: Introduction and Foundation Concepts
Introduction and Foundation Concepts
Skin Aging
What Aspects of Photoaging Can Be Treated with Lasers?
Laser Principles
What Are the Components of a Laser?
Laser Parameters
Thermal Relaxation Time
Depth of Penetration
Skin Anatomy
Histology of Photoaging
Laser Devices Overview by Type of Technology
Laser Devices by Indication
Laser Maintenance
Laser Safety
Aesthetic Consultation
Fitzpatrick Skin Type
Glogau Classification of Photoaging
Informed Consent
Photodocumentation
Selecting the Appropriate Laser Procedure for Photoaged Skin
Laser Treatments in Patients with Dark Background Skin
Alternative Therapies
Advantages of Laser Treatment
Disadvantages of Laser Treatment
General Laser Contraindications
Indications
Preprocedure Checklist
Preprocedure Skin Care Products for Laser Treatments
Anesthesia for Laser Procedures
Laser Procedure
Postprocedure Skin Care for Laser Treatments
Treatment Intervals
Subsequent Treatments
Common Follow-Ups
Results
Complications
Current Developments
Combining Aesthetic Procedures
Learning Techniques
Financial Considerations
Section 3: Treatments
Chapter 1: Hair Removal (Introduction)
Anatomy
Laser Principles
Laser Parameters for Hair Removal Treatments
Patient Selection
Patient Expectations
Indications
Alternative Therapies
Devices Currently Available for Laser Hair Removal
Contraindications
Advantages & Disadvantages of Laser Hair Removal
Equipment
Preprocedure Checklist
Anesthesia
Laser Hair Removal Procedure
Aftercare
Common Follow-Ups
Treatment Intervals
Subsequent Treatments
Results
Complications
Special Populations and Additional Considerations
Learning Techniques for Laser Hair Removal
Current Developments
Financial Considerations
Section 3: Chapter 2: Pigmented Lesions
Pigmented Lesions
Anatomy
Laser Principles
Laser Parameters for Treatment of Pigmented Lesions
Patient Selection
Patient Expectations
Indications
Alternative Therapies
Devices Currently Available for Treatment of Pigmented Lesions
Contraindications
Advantages & Disadvantages of Laser Treatment for Pigmented Lesions
Equipment
Preprocedure Checklist
Anesthesia
Procedure for Laser Treatment of Pigmented Lesions
Common Follow-Ups
Treatment Intervals
Subsequent Treatments
Results
Complications
Special Populations and Additional Considerations
Learning Techniques for Laser Treatment of Pigmented Lesions
Current Developments
Financial Considerations
Section 3: Chapter 3: Vascular Lesions
Introduction
Anatomy
Laser Principles
Laser Parameters for Treatment of Red Vascular Lesions
Patient Selection
Patient Expectations
Indications
Alternative Therapies
Devices Currently Available for Treatment of Red Vascular Lesions
Contraindications
Advantages & Disadvantages of Laser Treatment for Red Vascular Lesions
Equipment
Preprocedure Checklist
Anesthesia
Procedure for Laser Treatment of Red Vascular Lesions
Aftercare
Common Follow-ups
Treatment Intervals
Subsequent Treatments
Results
Complications
Special Populations and Additional Considerations
Learning Techniques for Laser Treatment of Red Vascular Lesions
Current Developments
Financial Considerations
Section 3: Chapter 4: Tattoo Removal
Introduction
Tattoos
Laser Principles
Laser Parameters for Tattoo Removal Treatments
Patient Selection
Indications
Patient Expectations
Alternative Therapies
Devices Currently Available for Tattoo Removal
Contraindications
Advantages & Disadvantages of Laser Tattoo Removal
Equipment
Preprocedure Checklist
Anesthesia
Laser Tattoo Removal Procedure
Aftercare
Common Follow-Ups
Treatment Intervals
Subsequent Treatments for Black Tattoos
Subsequent Treatments for Multicolored Tattoos
Complications
Results
Special Populations and Additional Considerations
Learning Techniques for Laser Tattoo Removal
Current Developments
Financial Considerations
Section 3: Chapter 5: Wrinkles—Nonablative Resurfacing
Introduction
Anatomy
Laser Principles
Patient Selection
Patient Expectations
Indications
Alternative Therapies
Devices Currently Available for Nonablative Resurfacing
Contraindications
Advantages & Disadvantages of Nonablative Lasers for Wrinkles
Equipment
Preprocedure Checklist
Anesthesia
Nonablative Laser Resurfacing Procedure for Wrinkle Reduction
Aftercare
Common Follow-Ups
Treatment Intervals
Subsequent Treatments
Results
Complications
Special Populations and Additional Considerations
Learning Techniques for Nonablative Laser Treatments for Skin Resurfacing
Current Developments
Financial Considerations
Section 3: Chapter 6: Wrinkles—Ablative Resurfacing
Introduction
Anatomy
Laser Principles
Patient Selection
Patient Expectations
Indications
Alternative Therapies
Devices Currently Available for Ablative Resurfacing
Contraindications
Advantages & Disadvantages of Ablative Lasers for Skin Resurfacing
Equipment
Preprocedure Checklist
Anesthesia
Ablative Laser Resurfacing Procedure for Wrinkle Reduction
Aftercare
Follow-Up Visits
Subsequent Treatments
Results
Complications
Special Populations and Additional Considerations
Learning Techniques for Ablative Laser Treatments for Skin Resurfacing
Current Developments
Financial Considerations
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