"FRACTIONAL LASERS have become the go-to
Going
instruments for skin rejuvenation and scar revision," says
Christopher Zachary, MBBS, FRCP, chair and professor of
dermatology, School of Medicine, University of California,
Irvine. "But it is worth noting that when a new technology
is introduced there is often irrational exuberance and
wild overuse for a while, followed by moderation or
abandonment over time. Fractional lasers, however, are here
to stay, and they're becoming more sophisticated with time."
Deeper
Ablative and nonablative fractional devices
are becoming increasingly versatile, allowing
practitioners to effectively treat a wide
range of concerns.
By Linda W. Lewis
34 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013 | MedEsthetics