Summary of argon laser usage in plastic surgery.
Pathophysiology and clinical usage of the argon laser is reviewed. The powerful blue-green light produces tissue ablation and photocoagulation. Vascular lesions such as hemangiomas and telangiectasias are easily blanched as are inflammatory lesions. Decorative tattoos and other miscellaneous pigmented lesions can be effectively lightened or eliminated by the argon laser.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000601:surgery; D012393:Rosacea / Q000601:surgery; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*