Lasers in Plastic Surgery and Dermatology

Discusses the conditions for which lasers are indicated and how the laser fits into the natural history of the disease as well as how it compares to other forms of treatment that are available. Among the conditions covered in 19 contributed chapters: benign skin lesions, premalignant and malignant skin lesions, vascular malformations, hemangiomas, vascular birthmarks, vascular lesions, pigmented lesions, mucous membrane conditions, viral conditions, nail diseases, scars, tattoos, and pressure ulcers. About half-a-dozen chapters address more general considerations. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.