Abstract
Erbium-YAG laser therapy – analysis of more than 1,200 treatments
Highlights
The erbium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet laser is a solid-state crystal laser
Laser treatment for scars should be combined with other treatment modalities for better results
We evaluated the indications and treatment modalities as well the outcome and adverse effects of pulsed erbium-YAG laser therapy 2003-2011 at our department
Summary
The erbium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet (erbium-YAG) laser is a solid-state crystal laser. The laser light of 2,940 nm is strongly absorbed by water. This prevents laser cutting of skin and extensive scarring. The pulsed 2,940 nm erbium-YAG laser is a precise ablative tool. Erbium-YAG laser produces a measureable skin contraction after superficial ablation of between 5% and 14%, a feature that is of interest in in esthetic surgery [2]. Collagen injury is less than with conventional CO2 laser and tissue regeneration is faster [3]. Ablative laser treatment is widely used in dermatology. The medical publication on erbium-YAG laser in dermatology often include small samples only
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