title: Fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing.
abstract: Currently available ablative fractional CO2 lasers provide excellent results and diminish down time with fewer complications than previous generation CO2 lasers. Mechanisms of action, treatment parameters, as well as pre- and postoperative care will be discussed.
authors.affiliation: Private practice, Austin, Texas.
authors.forename: William M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Ramsdell
keywords: CO2; ablative; collagen; fractional
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