Skin rejuvenation with cool touch 1320 nm Nd:YAG laser: the nurse's role.
Nonablative laser remodeling with the Cool Touch system is a new skin-rejuvenation procedure. Nurses play several valuable roles in educating and caring for patients undergoing this procedure including assisting with patient selection, preoperative preparation, intraoperative set up and delivery, postoperative care, and followup.
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Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery, Washington, DC, USA.
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D000359:Aftercare; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D018579:Patient Selection; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000451:nursing; D012060:Rejuvenation