Cosmetic Applications of Laser AND LightBased Systems
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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