LASERS, LIGHTS, AND ENERGY DEVICES: STATE OF THE ART
Dec
2017
Vol. 36. No. 4
Introduction
Introduction
The “state of the art” in dermatologic surgery is a constantly fluid, ever-evolving concept that continually expands to meet the needs of patients and practitioners alike.
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Advances in fractional technology for skin rejuvenation, skin tightening, drug delivery, and treating scars and skin defects
The development of fractional photothermolysis has revolutionized the treatment of skin scarring, rejuvenation, and tightening. By creating targeted microthermal zones and leaving surrounding tissue intact, this concept has provided the field with efficacious results, with less downtime and a better safety profile.
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Short-pulsed laser for the treatment of tattoos, pigmented lesions, scars and rejuvenation
This review describes the use of picosecond lasers for the treatment of tattoos, pigmented lesions, scars, and their use in rejuvenation.
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Microneedling: a new approach for treating textural abnormalities and scars
Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure wherein small holes are created across the stratum corneum while keeping the epidermis partially intact.
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Noninvasive approach to treatment of submental fullness
A recent survey done by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery indicated that 67% of respondents were bothered by “excess fat under the chin/neck.”
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