Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery - Rosacea Treatment

Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery
Printed in 2001
Dr. Bitter and Dr. Nase
Thieme Medical Publishers :
Medical Publications: Keller et al

Printed in 2001
384 pages, 200 illustrations
Hardcover
ISBN# 0865778507

This comprehensive medical textbook covers all aspects of the use of lasers in facial plastic surgery, from basic science to surgical techniques. Introductory chapters provide complete coverage of different laser systems, laser safety, and laser physics. The majority of the book is devoted to presenting the use of lasers in skin resurfacing, treatment of vascular lesions, hair removal, treatment of pigmented lesions and tattoos, and aesthetic surgery. Throughout, you'll find expert commentary from surgeons at the forefront of the field.

Excerpt:

"Skin Rejuvenation for Sun Damage, Aging, and Rosacea using IPL"
by Dr. Patrick Bitter Sr., M.D., and Dr. Geoffrey Nase, Ph.D.

Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery

Chapter 41: Pages 351 - 359

Introduction

Current trends in aesthetic treatment of facial skin call for an effective adjunct to laser skin resurfacing. Patients seek treatment that offers a return to a more youthful appearance through restoration of even color and smoothness, relief from pigmentary sun damage, and the redness and flushing associated with rosacea. In addition, this patient group requires treatments that are short and pain-free, and allow immediate return to all activities.

Following more than 20 years of treatment of vascular lesions using the pulsed dye laser, a new laser-like intense pulsed light (IPL) device was developed that treats these conditions with success and answers the essential lifestyle criteria when used in a carefully administered program. This new IPL skin rejuvenation technique called PhotoFacialÙ now has a clinical history of more than 3,000 treatments with excellent patient acceptance.