| Description |
1 online resource (vii, 261 pages) : illustrations |
| 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 |
| Summary |
In the past, various facial rejuvenation techniques have been utilized. Chemical peeling and dermabrasion were once popular procedures. Today, newer ablative and non-ablative facial rejuvenation techniques offer a more precise method for improving photoaged skin. This book reviews the different lasers, light sources and radiofrequency devices currently used for facial rejuvenation. Initial chapters discuss the biology of collagen and wound healing. Subsequent chapters are dedicated to ablative lasers, radiofrequency sources and the myriad new non-ablative devices. The book addresses the best type of facial rejuvenation technology for a variety of indications. In addition an entire chapter is dedicated to complications such as scarring and pigmentary changes. Emphasis is placed on early recognition and treatment. The book is fully referenced including not only the most up to date studies, but also the author's own substantial experience with all of today's current technology. The final chapter provides a |
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Thorough analysis of the marketing of ablative and non-ablative facial rejuvenation. Fully illustrated with over 20 line drawings and over 250 color photographs from the author's own archives |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Facelift.
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Face -- Laser surgery
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Skin -- Aging.
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Lasers in surgery.
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Rhytidoplasty -- adverse effects
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Rhytidoplasty -- methods
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Rhytidoplasty
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Face -- surgery
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Laser Therapy -- adverse effects
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Laser Therapy -- methods
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Laser Therapy
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Skin Aging
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MEDICAL -- Surgery -- General.
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Lasers in surgery
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Skin -- Aging
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Facelift
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Mulholland, Steven.
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| ISBN |
020300874X |
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9780203008744 |
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9780429214196 |
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0429214197 |
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