title: CO2 laser resurfacing.
abstract: The CO2 Laser offers a variety of unique features in resurfacing facial photodamage and acne scarring. These include hemostasis, efficient removal of the epidermis in a single pass, thermally induced tissue tightening, and safe, predictable tissue interaction. Knowledge of these mechanisms will result in the capability of using the CO2 laser effectively and safely whether the goal is superficial or deep treatment.
authors.affiliation: Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, Dermatology Associates of San Diego County, Inc., San Diego, California, USA.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Fitzpatrick
mesh_terms: D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D015595:Skin Aging
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide