Contemporary Laser and Light-Based Rejuvenation Techniques.

Contemporary Laser and Light-Based Rejuvenation Techniques.
Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2018 May;26(2):113-121
Authors: Hamilton M, Campbell A, Holcomb JD
Abstract
Laser and light skin rejuvenation have changed dramatically in the last 10 years. CO2 and erbium:YAG remain the main wavelengths, but fractional, nonablative, and combination devices have been added. For those patients with lighter skin types and extensive photodamage and rhytids, full-field ablative laser resurfacing remains the procedure of choice. For those seeking less downtime and risks, fractional devices offer an excellent and growing alternative, although multiple treatments may be required for optimal results. A new generation of hybrid and nonablative devices offers many advantages, yet many of these results may be duplicated with well-proven intense pulsed light.
PMID: 29636145 [PubMed - in process]

Source: The Surgical Clinics of North America - April 11, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Hamilton M, Campbell A, Holcomb JD Tags: Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am Source Type: research