CO2 laser therapy of rhinophyma

Peggy Voigt; Sergije Jovanovic; Benedikt W. Sedlmaier

doi:10.1117/12.389481

28 June 2000 CO₂ laser therapy of rhinophyma

Peggy Voigt, Sergije Jovanovic, Benedikt W. Sedlmaier

Proceedings Volume 4166, Laser Florence '99: A Window on the Laser Medicine World; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.389481
Event: Laser Florence '99, 1999, Florence, Italy

Abstract

Laser treatment of skin changes has become common practice in recent years. High absorption of the CO₂ laser wavelength in water is responsible for its low penetration dpt in biological tissue. Shortening the tissue exposure time minimizes thermic side effects of laser radiation such as carbonization and coagulation. This can be achieved with scanner systems that move the focused laser beam over a defined area by microprocessor-controlled rapidly rotating mirrors. This enables controlled and reliable removal of certain dermal lesions, particularly hypertrophic scars, scars after common acne, wrinkles and rhinophyma. Laser ablation of rhinophyma is a stress-minimizing procedure for the surgeon and the patient, since it is nearly bloodless and can be performed under local anaesthesia. Cosmetically favorable reepithelization of the lasered surfaces is achieved within a very short period of time.

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Peggy Voigt, Sergije Jovanovic, and Benedikt W. Sedlmaier "CO₂ laser therapy of rhinophyma", Proc. SPIE 4166, Laser Florence '99: A Window on the Laser Medicine World, (28 June 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.389481

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