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Acne scarring: A review of available therapeutic lasers
Brandon E Cohen1, Jeremy A Brauer1,2, Roy G Geronemus1,2
1The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, NYU Langone Medical Center, 240 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Background And Objective:
The utilization of lasers in dermatology has greatly expanded in recent decades. Acne scarring is a common indication in which lasers play an important therapeutic role.
Study Design/Materials And Methods:
Available lasers include traditional ablative lasers, such as carbon dioxide and erbium lasers, traditional non-ablative lasers, such as neodymium, diode, alexandrite, pulsed dye lasers and intense pulse light, as well as both ablative, and non-ablative fractional laser systems.
Conclusion:
We sought to provide a framework for understanding the various types of lasers available to treat acne scars and review the primary literature pertaining to the efficacy, safety, and advantages of each laser discussed.
