title: Pharmacology of agents used in the management of patients having skin resurfacing.
abstract: Many medications are used in the preparation, operative, and postoperative phases of skin resurfacing. This article reviews those medications that impact on laser, chemical peel, and dermabrasion surgery. Facial cosmetic surgeons must fully appreciate the "chemistry" of skin resurfacing.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PA, USA.
authors.forename: P N
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Demas
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Bridenstine
authors.forename: T W
authors.initials: TW
authors.lastname: Braun
mesh_terms: D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002615:Chemexfoliation / Q000379:methods*; D003869:Dermabrasion / Q000379:methods*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007641:Keratolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects*; D012880:Skin Pigmentation / Q000187:drug effects; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D000998:Antiviral Agents; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D007641:Keratolytic Agents