Applications of lasers in plastic surgery

Laser application for treatment of vascular lesions continues to be refined as newer techniques and lasers become available. Capillary cavernous hemangiomas can be treated by shrinking or excision with the laser; however, early treatment in the neonatal period is indicated in many instances to prevent growth of the lesion and complications. Treatment of port wine stain and telangiectasia lesions continues to improve with the advent of newer laser instruments.