Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- List of Contributors -- 1 - Laser and Light-Tissue Interactions by Melvin Ee -- Introduction -- Laser -- Laser Pulse Characteristics -- Tissue Optics and Lights -- Light Tissue Interactions -- Tissue Cooling -- Conclusion -- References -- 2 - Laser Safety by Su-Ni Wong -- Introduction -- Adequate Training -- Medical Surveillance -- Laser Hazards -- Provision of Safe Environment -- Personal Protective Equipment -- Conclusion -- References -- 3 - Carbon Dioxide Laser Surgery in the Asian Skin by Colin Kwok -- Introduction -- Laser-Tissue Interactions -- Advantages of the CO2 Laser -- Clinical Applications -- Indications -- Patient Selection -- Laser Safety -- Anesthesia -- Side Effects and Complications5,7 -- Conclusion -- References -- Carbon Dioxide Laser in Selected Skin Disorders -- Epidermal Nevus -- Keloids -- Melanocytic Nevi -- Syringomata -- 4 - Vascular Lasers in the Asian Skin by Yuin-Chew Chan -- Introduction -- Vascular Lasers and Light Sources -- Postoperative Care -- Side Effects and Complications -- Conclusion -- References -- 5 - Treatment of Pigmented Lesions in the Asian Skin. by Yong-Kwang Tay -- Introduction -- Pigment-specific Lasers -- Anesthesia and Postoperative Care -- Epidermal Pigmented Lesions -- Mixed Epidermal-Dermal Pigmented Lesions -- Dermal Pigmented Lesions -- Conclusion -- References -- 6 - Laser Treatment of Tattoos. by Eileen Tan -- Introduction -- Categories of Tattoos13 (Table 6.1) -- Pathogenesis of Tattoo Laser Removal -- Preoperative Patient Evaluation -- Treatment Procedure -- Side Effects and Complications -- Conclusion -- References -- 7 - Laser Hair Removal in the Asian Skin by Su-Ping Lim, Regina -- Introduction -- Specific Qualities in Asian Hair and Skin -- How Lasers Remove Hair -- Laser Selection.

Comparison of Efficacy and Adverse Effects between the Laser Systems -- Patient Care Before, During and After Treatment -- Case Studies -- References -- 8 - Ablative Laser Resurfacing in the Asian Skin. by Chee-Leok Goh -- Introduction -- Indications for Ablative Laser Resurfacing -- Disadvantages of Ablative Laser Resurfacing -- Mechanism of Action of Ablative Laser Resurfacing -- Ablative Laser Resurfacing Treatment Outcomes -- Patient Selection and Technique -- Preoperative Care -- Postoperative Care -- Complications of Ablative CO2 Laser Resurfacing -- Erbium:Yag Laser Resurfacing -- Complications of Erbium:Yag Laser Resurfacing -- Long-Pulsed Erbium:Yag Laser -- Conclusion -- References -- 9 - Nonablative Laser Photorejuvenation in the Asian Skin by Por-Ang -- Introduction -- Lasers and Light Sources -- Anesthesia and Postoperative Care -- Side Effects and Complications with Emphasis on the Asian Skin -- Conclusion -- References -- 10 - Fractionated Lasers in the Asian Skin. by Sze-Hon Chua -- Introduction -- Concept Behind Fractional Photothermolysis -- Proof of Concept -- Clinical Indications -- Patient Selection -- Treatment Protocols -- Preparation and Treatment -- Postoperative Care -- Side Effects and Complications -- Conclusion -- References -- 11 - Intense Pulsed Light Devices in the Asian Skin by Joyce Teng-Ee Lim -- Introduction -- Intense Pulsed Light Devices -- Indications for IPL Treatment -- Pre-Treatment Counseling -- Patient Preparation -- The IPL Procedure -- Post-IPL Care -- Pigmented Lesions -- Vascular Lesions -- Photorejuvenation -- Hair Removal -- Acne Vulgaris -- Side Effects and Complications -- Conclusion -- References -- 12 - Photodynamic Therapy in the Asian Skin . by Colin Thiam-Seng Theng -- Introduction -- Photosensitizers -- Light Sources -- Indications for Photodynamic Therapy -- Mechanism of Action.

The PDT Treatment -- Postprocedure Care -- Side Effects of PDT -- Photodynamic Therapy for Actinic Keratoses -- Photodynamic Therapy for Bowen's Disease -- Photodynamic Therapy for Basal Cell Carcinoma -- Photodynamic Therapy for Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma -- Photodynamic Therapy for Extramammary Paget's Disease -- Photodynamic Therapy for Nonmalignant Skin Diseases -- Conclusion -- References -- Index.