Study supports laser skin resurfacing

17 Jun 2002

Aggressive CO2 laser skin resurfacing produces better and more lasting results than conservative approaches, says a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.

The 70-patient study included a group that received less-aggressive treatment in the first four months of the study after which all remaining patients received more aggressive treatment; patients were evaluated at six weeks, three and six months, and one year.

"Those in the later group who received more aggressive treatment had more impressive results," said clinical investigator and plastic surgeon A. Jay Burns, M.D. (Dallas, TX). In the group that received less-aggressive treatment, the resurfacing did not last as long and wrinkles returned as soon as three to six months after treatment.Courtesy of Laser Focus World