title: Nonablative laser surgery for pigmented skin.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Nonablative laser surgery has been proven to improve early photodamaged skin and acne scars. These techniques include treatments with lasers, light sources, and/or radiofrequency devices.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To review the history of nonablative technology and its applicability to darker skin types and to provide an objective look at the various published studies documenting the efficacy of nonablative technology.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Nonablative laser surgery can improve skin quality and acne scars in all skin types. Complications are rare but can occur. Future studies are required to compare the efficacy of the various nonablative technologies.
authors.affiliation: Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York & New Jersey, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 115 E. 57th Street, Ste, 710, New York, NY 10016, USA. drdavidgoldberg@skinandlasers.com
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Goldberg
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000532:radiotherapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome