Cutaneous lasers.
There has been a remarkable development and evolution of laser technology, leading to adaptation of lasers for medical use and the treatment of skin problems and disorders. Many treatments that required incisional surgery and other invasive methods are now preferentially treated with a laser. Although laser advances have resulted in the availability of some amazing tools, they require the clinical skill and judgment of the clinician for their optimal use. This article provides a clinically oriented overview of many of the lasers valuable in facial plastic surgery. Basic science, clinical adaptations, and patient management topics are covered.
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, Hershey Medical Center, The Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA 17033, USA. drfredfedok@me.com
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D004867:Equipment Design; D005145:Face / Q000528:radiation effects*; D006801:Humans; D007834:Lasers; D012060:Rejuvenation; D012867:Skin / Q000528:radiation effects*; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000528:radiation effects; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000532:radiotherapy*