title: [CO(2) and Er:YAG lasers in dermatology and aesthetic surgery].
abstract: In the past few years, the spectrum of indications for ablative lasers in dermatology and aesthetic medicine has been expanded due to technological innovations. In the following, technical basics, laser-tissue interactions, indications for the CO(2) and Er:YAG laser and laser treatment management are described. In addition, side effects and reactions associated with the use of these laser systems are listed and compared.
authors.affiliation: Praxis für Dermatologie, Phlebologie und Allergologie, Karlsruhe.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hammes
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Greve
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Raulin
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000528:radiation effects*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome