Abstract
During the last 30 years, I have witnessed firsthand the advances and innovations in laser and energy-based technology. The pioneering work of Anderson and Parrish in 1983 was instrumental in powering this evolution. Anderson and Parrish lead the industry to develop energy-based systems that were more precise, thus allowing clinicians to target specific chromophores with minimal adjacent tissue damage and thereby decreasing the risk of complications. In 1985 upon completion of my dermatologic training, there were limited devices available, and their application was limited to a specific clientele. Fast forward to 2015, the array of devices that are now accessible to the everyday consumer is nothing short of miraculous. The single most effective treatment modality for conditions such as photodamage, acne scars, melasma, and stretch marks is difficult to define. The following chapter outlines my approach to treating these conditions based on my own clinical practice and research.
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Varughese, N., Goldberg, D.J. (2016). My Personal Experience with Laser. In: Issa, M., Tamura, B. (eds) Lasers, Lights and Other Technologies. Clinical Approaches and Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20251-8_39-1
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