Ablative and Non-ablative Facial Skin Rejuvenation

Description

With the newer ablative and non-ablative techniques offering precise methods for improving photo-aged skin, facial skin rejuvenation is particularly popular. Ablative and Non-Ablative Facial Skin Rejuvenation discusses the various lasers, light sources, and radio-frequency devices currently used. Each chapter analyzes one of the available technologies and discusses the author's approach to using that system. The closing chapters address complications-what to do if they arise and how to anticipate and manage them. The final chapter focuses on the marketing and business aspects of a facial rejuvenation practice. This one-stop reference on the topic is ideal for dermatologists and all professionals in the field.

Contents

Biology of Collagen

Cutaneous Wound Healing

Carbon Dioxide Laser Resurfacing

Erbium: YAG Laser Resurfacing

Combined Erbium: YAG/CO^O2 Laser and Variable Pulsed Erbium: YAG Laser

Electrosurgical Skin Resurfacing

Non-ablative Dermal Remodeling

Complications

Marketing Facial Skin Rejuvenation, R.S. Mulholland

Index

Related Subjects

1. Dermatology
2. Dermatology