Skin resurfacing procedures: new and emerging options

Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2014 Aug 28:7:231-41. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S50367. eCollection 2014.

Abstract

The demand for skin resurfacing and rejuvenating procedures has progressively increased in the last decade and has sparked several advances within the skin resurfacing field that promote faster healing while minimizing downtime and side effects for patients. Several technological and procedural skin resurfacing developments are being integrated into clinical practices today allowing clinicians to treat a broader range of patients' skin types and pathologies than in years past, with noteworthy outcomes. This article will discuss some emerging and developing resurfacing therapies and treatments that are present today and soon to be available.

Keywords: non-melanoma skin cancer; rejuvenation; therapy; wounding.

Publication types

  • Review