Our approach to pediatric dermatologic laser surgery.
OBJECTIVE
Many pediatric dermatological conditions may be successfully treated with laser surgery.


METHODS
The clinical approach to various pediatric dermatological conditions utilizing laser treatment options is discussed.


RESULTS
Clinical uses of various modalities such as pulsed dye laser, KTP laser, Nd-YAG laser, Q-switched ruby laser, erbium-YAG laser, diode laser, non-coherent blue light sources, and fractional resurfacing are presented with successful parameters, developed over 22 years, utilized on a daily basis in a laser surgery clinic.


CONCLUSIONS
Laser surgery can make a significant improvement in many pediatric skin lesions, thanks to the unique properties of pediatric skin and a vast array of laser technologies.
Chapas
Anne M
AM
Laser and Skin Surgery Center of New York, New York, New York 10016, USA.
Geronemus
Roy G
RG
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D017445:Skin Diseases, Vascular / Q000601:surgery; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery