Lasers in Cutaneous and Aesthetic SurgeryKenneth A. Arndt, Jeffrey S. Dover, Suzanne M. Olbricht This is a reference on the use of lasers in cutaneous surgical procedures. Internationally recognized experts share their knowledge - both scholarly and practical - of the scientific principles, instruments, and techniques employed in cutaneous laser surgery. |
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History of Lasers in Medicine | 3 |
An Introduction to Lasers | 11 |
LaserTissue Interactions in Dermatology | 25 |
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