Cutaneous Laser Surgery: The Art & Science of Selective Photothermolysis

by Mitchel P. Goldman MD, Richard E. Fitzpatrick MD

A practical guide in the selection and use of lasers for skin surgery. It provides state-of-the-art summaries of all cutaneous laser systems (e.g., carbon-dioxide, argon pumped tunable dye, copper vapor, ruby, flashlamp-pumped pulsed dye, Nd YAG) giving the pros and cons of each system, depending on the type of lesion to be treated.

* Includes thorough discussions of all laser systems * Provides treatment options for pigmented lesions, vascular lesions, tattoos and laser resurfacing all in one book * Guides you to the appropriate choice of procedure for each particular lesion * Gives you an unbiased view of each laser system * Illustrates techniques with clear before and after photography * Provides step-by-step guidance through procedures * Includes patient consent forms and patient handouts to save you valuable time

554 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1994