Laser Resurfacing: Full Field and Fractional

Abstract

Laser resurfacing is a very popular procedure worldwide. Full field and fractional lasers are used in many aesthetic practices. There have been significant advances in laser resurfacing in the past few years, which make patient treatments more efficacious and with less downtime. Erbium and carbon dioxide and ablative, nonablative, and hybrid fractional lasers are all extremely effective and popular tools that have a place in plastic surgery and dermatology offices.

Keywords: Carbon dioxide laser; Erbium laser; Fractional resurfacing; Full field resurfacing; Hybrid fractional laser; Laser complications; Laser resurfacing.