title: Fractional CO(2) laser resurfacing.
abstract: Fractionated CO(2) lasers are a new treatment modality for skin resurfacing. These lasers have been shown efficacious in treating facial photoaging changes and scars. These lasers have an improved safety and recovery profile compared with traditional CO(2) laser resurfacing. Precise treatment parameters vary between patients, the pathology treated, and the details of the particular laser.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, New Jersey Medical School-UMDNJ, 185 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103-2757, USA. pjclaser@aol.com
authors.forename: Paul J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Carniol
authors.forename: Sanaz
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Harirchian
authors.forename: Erin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kelly
mesh_terms: D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery*; D000075202:Contraindications; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D054020:Lasers, Gas / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012060:Rejuvenation; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000295:instrumentation*; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000528:radiation effects; D016896:Treatment Outcome