Treatment of Acne Rosacea
Definition of Acne Rosacea Acne rosacea is a chronic, inherited cutaneous condition involving persistent erythema of the convexities of the central face (cheeks, chin, nose, and central forehead) lasting for…
Ablative Carbon Dioxide Laser Treatment
Historical Perspective Those who have used lasers in their medical training and practices will be able to relate to my thoughts the first time I used a laser: “How did…
The Science Behind Lasers: How the Physical Properties of Lasers Affect the Skin
Laser Theory All light travels in waveforms. The waveforms can be characterized by their wavelength, amplitude, and frequency (▶ Fig. 3.1). Ordinary light emits photons of varying wavelength, frequency, direction,…
Lasers for Vascular Anomalies
The concept of selective photothermolysis by laser energy is detailed throughout this book and applies to treatment of vascular lesions as well. The target chromophore in the vascular lesion is…
Skin Rejuvenation from the Perspective of the European Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Simultaneous Full-Face Laser Resurfacing in the Setting of Facelift Surgery
Historical Perspective Historically, simultaneous resurfacing and surgical undermining in rhytidectomy was advised against because of reported skin necrosis seen after treatments with deep chemical peels.3,4,5 Over the past few decades,…
Combining Different Lasers in the Same Session for Optimal Outcomes in Treating Aging Skin
Pigment and Vascular Lasers Even in young patients with early changes of sun damage, there are often several different aspects of photoaging present―lentigines, erythema and telangiectasia, and wrinkles or skin…
Erbium:Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser Skin Resurfacing
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Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing
Background Fractional photothermolysis has revolutionized laser skin resurfacing by providing significant improvement in clinical results with a relatively mild posttreatment recovery. There are also lower complication rates and associated morbidity….
Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology of the Skin
Skin Embryology The earliest stage of skin development is known as the specification stage, which occurs by the 4th week of gestation. During specification, ectoderm lateral to the neural plate…
