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.

Keywords

fractional - ablative - collagen - CO₂

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