The Ultimate Guide for the Best Skin Ever: Lasers - Softcover

Lee, M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1425914861 ISBN 13: 9781425914868

Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2006

Synopsis

The Ultimate Guide for the Best Skin Ever: LasersWith laser centers popping up on every corner like Starbuck's, and with more than 20 laser companies pushing hundreds of different lasers and procedures, how does a 21st century consumer know how to get the best for their money? By reading this book.World renown pioneer and leading authority on laser cosmetic surgery, Dr. Lee will share her priceless insight on the laser industry and help you become a smart consumer as you try to decide which laser procedure to invest in. This is a true insider's look at the nitty gritty of a multi-billion dollar industry. These are the things that other doctors would never tell you and don't want you to know! Dr. Lee will help guide you through the in's and out's of an industry that thrives off of consumer naivet¿ and gullibility to marketing and hype.A well-done laser procedure performed by a top-notch laser surgeon could cost thousands of dollars but could be the best investment you ever made...if you choose the right doctor and the right laser. The wrong decision could cost you lots of money...and worse yet, result in permanent irreversible damage.You cannot consider yourself an avant-garde consumer of beauty without the knowledge contained in this book. Going for a laser procedure without first reading this book would be like trying to master a language without learning the alphabet first, or finding a new city without a roadmap, or making a gourmet meal without a recipe.

About this title

About the Author:

Min-Wei Christine Lee, M.D., M.P.H. is Board-certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and further sub-specialized by completing a distinguished fellowship in Laser Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Mohs Micrographic Surgery/Skin Cancer/Facial Plastic Reconstruction, and Advanced Dermatologic Surgery from University of California, San Francisco. She is the Director of The East Bay Laser & Skin Care Center in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Lee remains academically involved as clinical faculty for the Department of Dermatologic Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco, by teaching residents and medical students, conducting research, and writing papers. She has authored numerous scientific articles and papers on laser surgery, cosmetic surgery, skin cancer, and dermatologic surgery. She is a pioneer and researcher in laser and cosmetic surgery. On the cutting edge of laser technology, she works extensively with many laser companies to develop new devices and procedures that have become gold standards within the industry. Through her own research, Dr. Lee has developed techniques that have greatly improved the effectiveness and results of laser treatments. Dr. Lee is cited as a "Laser Expert" and is in constant demand to give lectures. She has treated countless patients in her private practice and has been involved with the training of thousands of doctors from all over the world. This book is the first in a series devoted to educating the consumer on skin care and procedures.Sought out for her expertise in all matters of the skin, including the treatment of ethnic skin with lasers, Dr. Lee has been featured in many media outlets including The New York Times, USA Today, Washing Post, New York Post, Chicago Tribune, Sacramento Bee, Parade, In-Style, Allure, Glamour, Seventeen, Fitness, Self, Shape, More, Marie Claire, Elle, Woman's Day, CBS, NBC, Fox News, Lifetime Channel, and the Discovery Channel.

About this edition

• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1425914861
• ISBN 13: 9781425914868
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 180