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