The advent of novel technologies for aesthetic indications has transformed the delivery of
skin care in clinical dermatology. The harmful effects of UV irradiation have led to the
development of a wide array of treatments aimed at reversing photodamage. One rapidly
growing area of skin rejuvenation therapies is laser technology. Ablative lasers (CO2 and
erbium: YAG) have demonstrated unparalleled effectiveness in their ability to treat sun-
induced skin damage. Hence, these devices remain the gold standard for skin rejuvenation …

A number of techniques have been employed to reduce the appearance of rhytids and skin
laxity, including dermabrasion, chemical peels, and surgical reconstruction. Over a decade
ago, resurfacing lasers (eg, carbon dioxide laser, erbium: yttrium–aluminum–garnet laser)
emerged and remain the current gold standard for facial skin tightening. Patients are now
demanding procedures with reduced downtime and sufficient clinical improvement. This has
led to the development of a number of nonablative laser technologies with a more favorable …