Dr Vishal Madan, MBBS (Hons), MD, FRCP is a Consultant dermatologist, Laser and Dermatological surgeon at the Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and Honorary Senior Lecturer at University of Manchester. After completing the Addenbrooke's Cambridge medical rotation in 2004, he undertook his specialist training in Dermatology in Manchester. He did two fellowships- one in Laser Dermatology at the Salford Royal NHS Foundation trust and another in Mohs micrographic (Skin cancer) and reconstructive skin surgery at the Welsh Institute of Dermatology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. Dr Madan has published in excess of 110 scientific articles, authored 10 book chapters and edited a book on speciality examination in Dermatology and another on skin cancer. He has been an invited reviewer for 11 international journals. He is the president of the British Medical Laser Association.

Provides videos and illustrations on how to use light emitting diode therapy and low-level laser light therapy

Describes the indications and identifies potential complications and pitfalls when using lasers devices in the dermatology clinic

Includes numerous clinically relevant case studies on how to perform procedures involving body sculpting and pigment specific treatment strategies

Fundamentals of lasers and light devices in dermatology.- Vascular lasers.- Pigment Specific lasers and light devices.- Ablative lasers.- Body sculpting including laser liposuction, ultrasound, cool sculpting.- Light emitting diodes and low level laser light therapy.- Lasers in pigmented skin.- Recent advances in cutaneous laser therapy and future trends.