title: Combined fractionated CO2 and low-power erbium:YAG laser treatments.
abstract: This article addresses the use of fractionated CO(2) laser and erbium:YAG laser for facial rejuvenation. Outcomes and limitations of these techniques are discussed, along with a stepwise summary of techniques as they are used in clinical practice. An evaluation of patient satisfaction is presented for a group of patients who underwent combined fractional CO(2) and erbium:YAG facial resurfacing.
authors.affiliation: Mittelman Plastic Surgery, Los Altos, CA, USA. hmittelman@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Harry
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Mittelman
authors.forename: Maxwell
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Furr
authors.forename: P Chase
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Lay
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D054020:Lasers, Gas / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy; D012060:Rejuvenation; D012867:Skin / Q000528:radiation effects