Laser Management of Scars (Hardcover)

Assessment and classification of scars.- Therapeutic targeting for scars.- Overview of laser modalities in scar management.- The science and evidence behind laser scar management.- Ablative laser technologies in scar management.- Non-ablative laser technologies in scar management.- Erbium:YAG laser treatment for scarring.- Carbon dioxide laser treatment for scarring.- Pulsed dye laser treatment for prevention and treatment of scarring.- Role of Q-switched lasers in treatment of scars.- Laser management of burns scars.- Laser management of acne scars.- Strategies for keloid and hypertrophic scars with lasers.- Role of laser depilation in scar management.- Laser-mediated drug delivery in scar management.- A holistic approach to scar management.- Complications of laser treatment of scars.- Ethical and Medico-legal issues related to laser scar management.- Informed Consent in relation to laser scar management.- Skills, training and accreditation for laser management of scars.