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Safe and effective carbon dioxide laser skin resurfacing of the neck
Author(s) -
Kilmer Suzanne L.,
Chotzen Vera A.,
Silva Susan K.,
McClaren Marla L.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
lasers in surgery and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.888
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1096-9101
pISSN - 0196-8092
DOI - 10.1002/lsm.20399
Subject(s) - medicine , carbon dioxide laser , dermatology , surgery , skin care , laser , laser surgery , physics , nursing , optics
CO 2 laser skin resurfacing remains the gold standard for treatment of photoaged facial skin. It can be used onto the neck to further blend in the treated area with non‐treated, adjacent photodamaged skin as well as improve the superficial textural quality of the neck skin. This article provides an overview of laser skin resurfacing of the neck, including pre‐operative evaluation, patient education and selection, laser settings and technique used, post‐operative care, and identification and treatment of possible complications. Lasers Surg. Med. 38:653–657, 2006. © 2006 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.