title: Ablative facial resurfacing.
abstract: This article discusses ablative resurfacing, which is a powerful tool for rejuvenation of the aging face and treatment of a wide array of skin lesions. In the proper hands, it is a safe and effective way to treat many of the problems of photodamaged skin that surgery or nonablative methods cannot address.
authors.affiliation: Department of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, 772 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021, USA. droymd@sadickdermatology.com
authors.forename: Deborshi
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Roy
authors.forename: Neil S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Sadick
mesh_terms: D002615:Chemexfoliation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D003869:Dermabrasion / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D012060:Rejuvenation; D015595:Skin Aging