Treatment of leg veins with lasers and intense pulsed light. Preliminary considerations and a review of present technology.
Each laser system has different wavelengths, spot sizes, cooling mechanisms, and pulse durations. This article examines the advantages and disadvantages of different lasers with the proposition that, in the end, the best laser is the one that the practitioner can use best.
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Dermatology/Cosmetic Laser Associates of San Diego County, San Diego, California, USA. mgderm@aol.com
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