Photorejuvenation.
Aging is an ongoing process. The ultraviolet rays of the sun cause cutaneous changes such as damage to collagen, solar elastosis, telangiectasias, lentigines, and rhytid formation; the collective description of these negative effects is photodamage. Photorejuvenation is the process of using laser and light sources for returning skin to a more youthful appearance. This article explores the technology, clinical applications, side effects, and future directions of photorejuvenation with vascular lasers, pigmented lasers, and intense pulsed light sources.
Waibel
Jill S
JS
Volunteer Dermatology Faculty, Department of Dermatology, Miller School of Medicine, P.O. Box 016250, Miami, FL 33101, USA. jwaibelmd@aol.com
D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D012060:Rejuvenation; D012867:Skin / Q000528:radiation effects*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome