Complications in Laser Skin Resurfacing: A Review of the Recent Literature

ABSTRACT

Laser skin resurfacing has gained wide popularity in a short time. As with all new technologies, however, there is a learning curve with inherent complications and normal side effects. It is incumbent upon practitioners of laser resurfacing to understand the principles behind laser surgery and to properly prepare their patients for treatment. Skin care in the postoperative period is extremely important to the success of the procedure and physicians must be aware of normal and abnormal sequellae. This paper examines laser resurfacing complications as presented in the recent literature, and distills a reasonable treatment plan for the common conditions encountered.

Keywords

Erbium - laser - skin - therapy - complications