Complications in Laser Cutaneous Surgery

The concept of selective photothermolysis revolutionized cutaneous therapy and continues to be the basis of low-risk laser treatment of photoaged skin, benign pigmented lesions and tattoos, unwanted hair, and cutaneous vascular lesions. However, all practitioners are aware that problems can arise, and with the increasing availability of more powerf

About the Author

David J. Goldberg, MD, is Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Director, Laser Research and Mohs Surgery, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, and Director, Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey, Hackensack, New Jersey, USA. In addition to his previous texts on Laser Hair Removal and Ablative and Non-ablative Facial Skin Rejuvenation , Dr Goldberg is an editor of the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy.