Comparison of the Contact Neodymium:YAG and Carbon Dioxide Lasers for Skin Deepithelialization.
Publication/Presentation Date
5-1-1993
Abstract
The application of laserbrasion by the carbon dioxide (CO2) laser for skin deepithelialization previously has been proven efficacious in numerous clinical experiences. This study in adult Sprague-Dawley rats was designed to compare those known effects of the CO2 laser with the contact neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) laser for skin deepithelialization, since tactile feedback from the handpiece of the latter is a theoretical advantage. This proved that although the contact Nd:YAG laser does have the capability to achieve skin deepithelialization, when compared with more conventional methods, it is laboriously inefficient and therefore at present impractical.
Volume
91
Issue
6
First Page
1134
Last Page
1139
ISSN
0032-1052
Published In/Presented At
Hallock, G. G., & Rice, D. C. (1993). Comparison of the contact neodymium:YAG and carbon dioxide lasers for skin deepithelialization. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery, 91(6), 1134-1139.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Medical Specialties | Plastic Surgery | Surgery
PubMedID
8479980
Department(s)
Department of Surgery, Department of Surgery Faculty
Document Type
Article