D. Goldberg, J. Meine
Jun 1, 1998
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Dermatologic Surgery
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background. The Erbium (Er):YAG laser represents a new laser approach for the treatment of rhytids and photodamaged skin. Because the Er:YAG laser's 2940‐nm wavelength is at the peak of water absorption, this laser produces minimal thermal damage. objective. To document the Er:YAG laser's efficacy in the treatment of neck rhytids. methods. Ten patients with neck rhytids were treated with the Er:YAG laser. All individuals were evaluated for clinical improvement, scarring, and pigmentary changes. results. All patients showed fair to excellent results with no scarring or pigmentary changes at 6 months. conclusion. The Er:YAG laser may be used to improve non‐facial photodamaged skin.