title: Combining laser therapies for optimal outcomes in treating the aging face and acne scars.
abstract: Aging and sun damage of the skin results in skin laxity, rhytides, texture irregularities, dyspigmentation, and vascular changes. Many different laser devices are frequently used to correct these changes from age and photodamage. This article describes the author's experience in combining laser technologies (different wavelengths and applications) in one treatment session to achieve better outcomes with fewer visits for the patient.
authors.affiliation: Charlotte Skin & Laser, 130 Providence Road, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28207, USA. elizabeth.rostan@charlotteskinandlaser.com
authors.forename: Elizabeth F
authors.initials: EF
authors.lastname: Rostan
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000150:complications*; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D012060:Rejuvenation; D015595:Skin Aging