TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Laser Skin Resurfacing: Cosmetic and Medical Applications A1 - McIlwee, Bridget E. A1 - Alster, Tina S. A2 - Kang, Sewon A2 - Amagai, Masayuki A2 - Bruckner, Anna L. A2 - Enk, Alexander H. A2 - Margolis, David J. A2 - McMichael, Amy J. A2 - Orringer, Jeffrey S. PY - 2019 T2 - Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9e AB - AT-A-GLANCESeveral ablative and nonablative laser technologies are available for the treatment of cosmetic concerns including photodamage, rhytides, and scarring.Fractional laser technology has increased clinical applications and reduced postoperative recovery and side-effect profiles of laser skin resurfacing.Individual patient characteristics and expectations, as well as the risks and benefits inherent to each treatment modality, should be considered prior to laser selection. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/10/11 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1161347576 ER -