title: Overview of lasers in plastic surgery.
abstract: The laser used today in plastic surgery has gone through many stages of development. This article examines the history of lasers, including the scientific background and the theory of selective photothermolysis in therapy. In addition, current trends and future developments in laser treatment are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Celebration Institute of Aesthetic Surgery, Celebration, Florida, USA.
authors.forename: R O
authors.initials: RO
authors.lastname: Gregory
mesh_terms: D005544:Forecasting; D049673:History, 20th Century; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000266:history / Q000639:trends; D007834:Lasers / Q000266:history; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000266:history* / Q000639:trends