Laser treatment of skin texture and fine line etching

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2011 May;19(2):293-301. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2011.05.006.

Abstract

Modern cosmetic medicine requires accurate recognition of all types of rhytids and their molecular causes such that treatments may be tailored for improving skin appearance for each unique patient. This article examines the causes and treatment of fine rhytids. Laser rejuvenation therapies that affect the epidermis, dermis or both and induce neocollagenesis and dermal remodeling can be effective against the stigmata of mature skin.

MeSH terms

  • Cosmetic Techniques*
  • Face / pathology
  • Face / radiation effects
  • Humans
  • Lasers, Gas / therapeutic use*
  • Lasers, Solid-State / therapeutic use*
  • Skin Aging / pathology
  • Skin Aging / radiation effects*