Consideration of the UltraPulse Carbon Dioxide Laser as a Tool For Skin Deepithelialization.
Publication/Presentation Date
6-1-1999
Abstract
Laserbrasion is essentially skin deepithelialization. The continuous-wave carbon dioxide (CO2) laser has a long history during which this capability to ablate the epidermis has been used in multiple clinical applications. The "improved" UltraPulse CO2 laser has been advocated as a safer method, primarily for skin resurfacing. The authors show in Sprague-Dawley rats by gross and histological examination that the UltraPulse CO2 laser can also be used effectively to achieve skin deepithelialization, with efficacy in clinical simulations without untoward effects on wound healing. The advantage of the UltraPulse CO2 laser appears to be less destruction to surrounding tissues.
Volume
42
Issue
6
First Page
608
Last Page
612
ISSN
0148-7043
Published In/Presented At
Hallock, G. G., & Rice, D. C. (1999). Consideration of the UltraPulse carbon dioxide laser as a tool for skin deepithelialization. Annals Of Plastic Surgery, 42(6), 608-612.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Medical Specialties | Surgery
PubMedID
10382795
Department(s)
Department of Surgery, Department of Surgery Faculty
Document Type
Article