Variable-pulse width ER:YAG laser resurfacing.
New resurfacing laser systems have been introduced that offer the ablative capacity of Er:YAG lasers with the ability to add controlled degrees of thermal effect to provide collagen tightening and hemostasis. This article discusses the current systems available and offers comparisons to short-pulse Er:YAG and carbon dioxide lasers. A histologic study and initial clinical results are presented and discussed.
Pozner
J N
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Medical University of South Carolina at Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA.
Roberts
T L
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D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D007834:Lasers / Q000145:classification*