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Dressings/Wound Care for Laser Treatment

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Ablative and non-ablative lasers have different effects on the skin. Various postoperative treatments have been used, e.g., topical agents and/or dressings (open vs closed techniques).Additional research is needed to determine the optimal postoperative care after laser procedures.

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Davis, S.C., Perez, R. (2011). Dressings/Wound Care for Laser Treatment. In: Nouri, K. (eds) Lasers in Dermatology and Medicine. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-281-0_28

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