Er:YAG laser skin resurfacing.

Dermatol Clin

Department of Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery and Laser Center, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA.

Published: January 2002

AI Article Synopsis

  • Recent improvements in Er:YAG laser technology have made skin resurfacing safer and more effective.
  • Surgeons can adjust the laser's ablation and coagulation settings to meet the specific aesthetic needs of each patient.
  • This new approach offers a practical alternative to traditional CO2 laser resurfacing methods.

Article Abstract

Recent advances in Er:YAG laser technology have dramatically enhanced the ability to resurface the skin safely. Selection of precise ablation and coagulation levels allows laser surgeons to modify these variables to fit the esthetic concerns of individual patients. These systems truly represent a viable alternative to conventional CO2 laser resurfacing.

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