CO2 laser resurfacing

Authors
Citation
Re. Fitzpatrick, CO2 laser resurfacing, DERM CLIN, 19(3), 2001, pp. 443
Citations number
37
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology
Journal title
DERMATOLOGIC CLINICS
ISSN journal
07338635 → ACNP
Volume
19
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0733-8635(200107)19:3<443:CLR>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
The CO2 Laser offers a variety of unique features in resurfacing facial pho todamage and acne scarring. These include hemostasis, efficient removal of the epidermis in a single pass, thermally induced tissue tightening, and sa fe, predictable tissue interaction. Knowledge of these mechanisms will resu lt in the capability of using the CO2 laser effectively and safely whether the goal is superficial or deep treatment.