Cosmetic Applications of Laser AND LightBased Systems Personal Care and Cosmetic Technology Series Editor: Meyer Rosen President, Interactive Consulting, Inc., NY, USA The aim of this book series is to disseminate the latest personal care and cosmetic technology developments with a particular emphasis on accessible and practical content. These books will appeal to scientists, engineers, technicians, business managers, and marketing personnel. For more information about the book series and new book proposals please contact William Andrew at
[email protected] http://www.williamandrew.com/PersonalCareCosmetic.php Cosmetic Applications of Laser And LightBased Systems Edited by Gurpreet S. Ahluwalia N o r w i c h , NY, U S A Copyright © 2009 by William Andrew Inc. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the Publisher. ISBN: 978-0-8155-1572-2 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Cosmetic applications of laser & light-based systems / edited by Gurpreet S. Ahluwalia. p. ; cm. -- (Personal care and cosmetic technology) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-8155-1572-2 (alk. paper) 1. Skin--Laser surgery. 2. Skin--Diseases--Phototherapy. 3. Hair--Diseases--Treatment. 4. Cosmetic delivery systems. 5. Surgery, Plastic. I. Ahluwalia, Gurpreet S. II. Title: Cosmetic applications of laser and light-based systems. III. Series. [DNLM: 1. Cosmetic Techniques. 2. Laser Therapy--methods. 3. Hair--physiology. 4. Photochemotherapy--methods. 5. Skin Physiology. WR 650 C8327 2009] RL1