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Dermatologic laser surgery.

E I McBurney1

  • 1Louisiana State University Medical School.

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
|February 1, 1990
PubMed
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Lasers, invented in 1959, are now vital in skin surgery. Future research will explore new laser systems and their biological effects.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology and Biomedical Optics

Background:

  • The first laser was developed in 1959.
  • Lasers have rapidly advanced to become integral in modern medicine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the established role of lasers in cutaneous surgery.
  • To highlight future opportunities in laser systems and photobiology.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of laser applications in dermatology.
  • Analysis of historical development and future trends.

Main Results:

  • Lasers have secured a significant position in cutaneous surgery within three decades.
  • The field presents numerous avenues for exploring novel laser technologies.

Conclusions:

  • Lasers are a well-established tool in dermatologic surgery.
  • Continued innovation in laser systems and understanding laser-photobiology interactions is promising.