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PMID: 19083597 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Fractional photothermolysis, based on creating spatially precise microscopic thermal wounds, is performed using a 1550-nm erbium fiber laser that targets water-containing tissue to effect the photocoagulation of narrow, sharply defined columns of skin known as microscopic thermal zones. According to the authors, Fraxel resurfacing has been shown to be both safe and effective for facial and nonfacial photodamage, atrophic acne scars, hypopigmented scars, and dyspigmentation. Because only a fraction of the skin is treated during a single session, a series (typically 3 to 6 treatments) of fractional resurfacing at 2- to 4-week intervals is required for the best clinical improvement. It is the authors' experience that a series of Fraxel treatments can achieve a similar clinical result for atrophic scars compared with traditional ablative laser skin resurfacing. However, the improvement seen after a series of Fraxel treatments for perioral laxity and rhytides often falls short of the impressive results that can be achieved with ablative laser skin resurfacing. |
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Authors:
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Elizabeth L Tanzi; Rungsima Wanitphakdeedecha; Tina S Alster |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Aesthetic surgery journal / the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic surgery Volume: 28 ISSN: 1527-330X ISO Abbreviation: Aesthet Surg J Publication Date: 2008 Nov-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-12-16 Completed Date: 2009-02-05 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9707469 Medline TA: Aesthet Surg J Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 675-8; discussion 679-80 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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etanzi@skinlaser.com |
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Adult Cicatrix / surgery* Dose Fractionation Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Laser Therapy* / adverse effects Male Middle Aged Phototherapy* / adverse effects Skin Aging* |
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