Cutaneous and Cosmetic Laser Surgery: Textbook with DVD

Edited and authored by some of the most respected figures in cosmetic dermatologic surgery, this brand-new book is your comprehensive guide to the explosive field of cosmetic laser surgery. Inside, you'll find case studies and a liberal use of full-color before and after photographs that show the progress of patients hours, days, weeks, and years after treatment · an in-depth analysis of both currently available laser techniques as well as future laser systems · a DVD-ROM of techniques and procedures · and much more. Features case reports containing pre-, immediate, and post-operative information accompanied by full-color photographs that show recovery from as early as one day in some cases, to long-term results in others. Discusses the wide range use of laser applications, including thermage (the hottest topic in the field today) · skin rejuvenation · minimization of acne scarring · removing pigment from the skin, such as that found in tattoos · and removing excess hair. Includes clinical pearls from the experts where appropriate. Presents an entire chapter on Laser Safety. Covers information on complications as well as problems and how to solve them-in each chapter. Uses over 600 full-color illustrations to illuminate every detail. Includes a BONUS DVD-ROM of techniques and procedures that demonstrates the use of laser combinations and explains the art and practice of laser surgery. More About the Author Mitchel P. Goldman, M.D., is an internationally respected dermatologic and cosmetic surgeon. A graduate of Boston University, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, and the Stanford University Medical School, Dr. Goldman is a Volunteer Clinical Professor in Medicine/Dermatology at the University of California, San Diego. Dr Goldman is Board Certified by both the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Cosmetic Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, American College of Phlebology and the American Society of Liposuction Surgery. He is a member of over 30 professional societies and serves as a medical consultant to numerous companies, including Allergan, Medicis Pharmaceuticals, Mentor, Obagi Skincare, Sanofi-Aventis, Lumenis Laser Corporation, CoolTouch Laser Corporation, Angiodynamics, Bioniche Pharma among others. Dr. Goldman holds practice/hospital affiliations with Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Goldman is an Associate Editor of numerous medical journals including: Dermatologic Surgery, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology and Venous Digest. He has authored and/or co-authored 21 Textbooks on Cosmetic Surgery, Sclerotherapy, Ambulatory Phlebectomy, Cutaneous Laser Surgery, Cellulite and Dermatologic Surgery as well as over 300 peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters. Dr. Goldman lectures both nationally and internationally on innovative surgical and treatment techniques and is a recipient of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery's 21st Century Achievement Award and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery's 2009 Presidential Award for teaching and research in dermatologic surgery.