Abstract
Before the development of laser technology, unacceptable cosmetic outcomes often resulted when conventional surgical or destructive methods were used to treat a variety of cutaneous vascular disorders. Treatment of port wine stains, hemangiomas, telangiectases, hypertrophic scars, and warts has been revolutionized by dramatic advances in laser technology and an improved understanding of laser-tissue interaction. These vascular lesions can now be safely and effectively treated in infants, children, and adults with a minimal risk of scarring. The evolution of continuous-wave and pulsed vascular lesion lasers and their clinical applications are discussed in this article. Before the development of laser technology, unacceptable cosmetic outcomes often resulted when conventional surgical or destructive methods were used to treat a variety of cutaneous vascular disorders. Treatment of port wine stains, hemangiomas, telangiectases, hypertrophic scars, and warts has been revolutionized by dramatic advances in laser technology and an improved understanding of laser-tissue interaction. These vascular lesions can now be safely and effectively treated in infants, children, and adults with a minimal risk of scarring. The evolution of continuous-wave and pulsed vascular lesion lasers and their clinical applications are discussed in this article.
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