title: Complications of laser resurfacing.
abstract: The laser demonstrates significant benefits over traditional resurfacing and incisional techniques. Serious complications of laser surgery are easily avoidable provided practitioners and support staff receive proper education and training. The following article describes the more common complications of laser resurfacing followed by a brief discussion of avoidance techniques.
authors.affiliation: Lahey-Hitchcock Clinic, Burlington, MA, USA.
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Seckel
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Watson
mesh_terms: D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000009:adverse effects; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000009:adverse effects*