LEARNING OUTCOMES
The aim of the course is the understanding by the students of the action of Laser and IPL, their distinction and the indications for their application.
They will know the types of Lasers that are applied in Dermatology and also the types thatare suitable for hair removal.
The use of Lasers in hair removal, the protection measures that must be taken and the side effects that may arise from their use will be analysed. The necessary information of the prospective patient for Laser application and the ways of dealing with possible side effects will be mentioned.
Upon the completion of the course, students will know the types and categories of lasers applied for hair removal on the skin, the protection measures they should take for themselves and their patients, as well as the side effects from the application of laser radiation.
SYLLABUS
Definition and physics of LASER
2. Laser penetration into the tissues
3. IPL – Definition, mode of action
4. Laser Applications in Medicine
5. Laser applications in Dermatology
6. The use of Laser in hair removal
7. Ruby Laser
8. Alexandrite Laser
9. Diode Laser
10. ND YAG Laser
11. Approach and inform the patient about the Laser
12. Laser application in women with endocrine diseases
13. Laser application in pregnancy
14. Protection measures during Laser application
15. Side effects from Laser application in Dermatology
16. Dealing with side effects