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Perioral Rejuvenation With Ablative Erbium Resurfacing
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology : JDD
|November 19, 2015
Summary
Full-field erbium laser resurfacing effectively treats severe perioral wrinkles. This ablative technique offers significant aesthetic improvement for etched-in lines with minimal adverse events.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Laser Surgery
- Aesthetic Medicine
Background:
- Scanning full-field erbium laser resurfacing is underutilized due to misconceptions, often overshadowed by fractional ablative methods.
- This case report addresses the efficacy of full-field erbium ablation for perioral rejuvenation.
Observation:
- A patient with severe perioral photodamage and etched-in lines underwent two sessions of full-field ablative perioral resurfacing using an erbium laser.
- Treatment involved controlled ablation and focal application for residual lines, with pre-procedure consultations addressing goals and care.
Findings:
- Standardized digital imaging demonstrated significant improvement in deep rhytides.
- No significant adverse events were reported post-treatment.
Implications:
- Full-field ablative erbium resurfacing is a safe and effective option for select patients needing perioral or periorbital rejuvenation.
- This technique merits consideration for addressing significant wrinkles and skin creping.
