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DR. KARSTEN HARTMANN

Dermatologist and Phlebologist and aesthetic treatments have been performed there
Vein Center Freiburg, Freiburg i.Br., Germany using the most modern diagnostic and therapeutic
procedures at the highest level.
Dr. Hartmann is a Dermatologist and Phlebologist and
one of six physicians in the big team of the Vein Cen-
ter Freiburg.
Among others, he is a member of the executive
board of the German Society for Phlebology (DGP) as
treasurer and a speaker for phlebology at the Profes-
sional Association of German Dermatologists. He has
already published a large number of articles and books
on phlebological topics and lipedema.
In addition, he is an auditor of the Medical Association
for the additional title of phlebology and is the orga-
nizer and host of the annual Freiburg Vein Workshop
series, which is well known in Germany, as well as the
Freiburg Vein Symposium.
The Freiburg Vein Center was founded in 1981
from Dr. Hartmann's father and is a Germany-wide
training center. Varicose veins, thromboses, lipede-
ma, rectal disorders and also external dermatological © Dr. Karsten Hartmann

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Multifunctional laser systems in hospital settings

Medical lasers are used in a whole range of diagnostic and power levels (wavelength and wattage) as well as spe-
therapeutic applications. The focus here is on different cial fibers can be applied for the respective applications
modes of action. Lasers are mainly used for tissue scle- are beneficial. It is of great advantage if the laser fibers
rotherapy (insufficient veins, shrinking of hemorrhoids or are compatible with existing standardized accessories.
prolapsed intervertebral discs) or to remove excess tissue Otherwise, manufacturers of medical laser systems offer
(enlarged prostate, myomas or thyroid nodules, tumors). matching handpieces and introducers (catheters, cannu-
For medical care centers (MVZs) and hospitals, this raises las), laser safety goggles, pumps, covers and tubing for
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nological equipment for the wide range of treatments so systems is the establishment of a special treatment room,
that the budget is not overly burdened. After personnel which ensures mandatory protective devices for the ope-
costs, material costs (including technical equipment) con- ration of a laser device. Another requirement is special
tinue to be the largest item in cost accounting. training of medical personnel for the operation and hand-
Accordingly, medical laser systems that ideally offer ling of a medical laser. ■
one energy source (laser device) with which different

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