Carbon Dioxide Laser Rejuvenation of the Facial Skin

Kasra Ziai; Harry V Wright

doi:10.1016/j.cps.2022.12.007

Carbon Dioxide Laser Rejuvenation of the Facial Skin

Clin Plast Surg. 2023 Jul;50(3):421-436. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2022.12.007.

Authors

Kasra Ziai¹, Harry V Wright²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Pennsylvania State University, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA 17033, USA.
² Wright Spellman Plastic Surgery, 5911 N. Honore Avenue, Suite 120, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA. Electronic address: dr.hvwright@gmail.com.

PMID: 37169408
DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2022.12.007

Abstract

This article reviews the evaluation and techniques for facial skin rejuvenation using the fractionated carbon dioxide laser. It includes a detailed overview of laser skin rejuvenation and discusses the potential complications associated with this procedure. A review of clinical outcomes in the literature is also included.

Keywords: Carbon dioxide laser; Facial rejuvenation; Facial resurfacing; Laser.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Carbon Dioxide
Face / surgery
Humans
Laser Therapy* / methods
Lasers, Gas* / therapeutic use
Rejuvenation
Skin
Skin Aging*

Substances

Carbon Dioxide