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Complications and Legal Considerations of Laser, Light, and Energy-Based Treatments
Summary and Key Features Various energy-based devices in dermatology, their complications, and means to prevent them. Legal and professional considerations including what constitutes an informed consent and the value of such consent when legal action is taken. Data on medical…
Treatment of Acne With Light and Energy-Based Devices
Summary of Key Features Around 85% of 12- to 24-year olds are affected by acne, while many patients continue to struggle with acne even into adulthood. Acne is extremely frustrating for patients and causes depression and anxiety, poor self image,…
Laser Treatment of Ethnic Skin
Summary of Key Features The use of lasers, lights and devices can be safe and effective in ethnic skin. Sun protection pre- and posttreatment, together with the use of bleaching agents and topical corticosteroids, may reduce the risks of postinflammatory…
Radiofrequency Microneedling
Summary and Key Features Radiofrequency microneedling is a minimally invasive modality that creates perforations in the skin and delivers radiofrequency-generated thermal energy into the underlying tissue The perforations created by microneedles improve transcutaneous absorption of topical products and transcutaneous elimination…
Muscle Toning and Contouring
Summary and Key Features Enhancement of muscular tone is a new frontier in noninvasive body contouring, with both cosmetic and functional implications. Treatment of the muscle must be always considered in context with the overlying adipose layer—an excess amount of…
Nonsurgical Body Contouring of Fat
Summary and Key Features Given the dramatic rise of obesity and the obsession with losing weight and improving appearance, the treatment of fat and cellulite is a common cosmetic issue. Excess fat and cellulite are distinct entities. Cellulite is best…
Ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing
Summary and Key Features Ablative laser resurfacing has long been a very popular cosmetic procedure. A variety of carbon dioxide, erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet, and yttrium-scandium-gallium-garnet lasers are included in the category of ablative lasers. “Full-field” means 100% of the treated area is…
Photodynamic Therapy
SUMMARY AND KEY FEATURES Identify the indications and contraindications PDT. Learn the approved PDT protocols for each cutaneous condition. Recognize pre and postoperative preparations, side effects and complications. Become familiar with off-label PDT applications. Introduction Photodynamic therapy (PDT) involves the…
Nonsurgical Skin Tightening
SUMMARY AND KEY FEATURES Nonsurgical skin tightening is a popular concept, with novel devices continually entering the market. The main types of nonsurgical skin-tightening technologies include radiofrequency, infrared light, ultrasound, microneedling with radiofrequency, and subdermal minimally-invasive radiofrequency. Treatment protocols have…