Five parameters you must understand to master control of your laser/light-based devices

Jordan P. Farkas; John E. Hoopman; Jeffrey M. Kenkel

doi:10.1177/1090820X13501174

Five parameters you must understand to master control of your laser/light-based devices

Jordan P. Farkas, John E. Hoopman, Jeffrey M. Kenkel

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Abstract

In this article, the authors review basic fundamental principles of light characteristics and their interaction with the target tissue. It is imperative for the practitioner to understand these concepts to deliver appropriate, efficacious, and safe phototherapeutic treatment for their patients. Once a diagnosis is made and a laser is chosen as a treatment tool, a basic knowledge and understanding of the physics and properties of light/tissue interaction is essential to allow practitioners to provide their patients with optimal results.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1059-1064
Number of pages	6
Journal	Aesthetic surgery journal
Volume	33
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1090820X13501174
State	Published - Sep 2013

Keywords

basics
laser
light
parameters
wavelengths

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Surgery

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