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CO2 Laser for Other Indications

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The CO2 laser is an ablative laser and has a strong affinity for water. It has been widely used with the objective to promote the rejuvenation or improve the appearance of scars by stimulating new collagen. As well, its increasingly widespread use has allowed the safe and effective treatment of various dermatoses, from benign epithelial tumors to melanocytic lesions to premalignant lesions (actinic cheilitis). Patient education on pre- and post-laser care is essential to maintaining good result. We discuss below some CO2 laser indications in routine dermatologist.

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  1. Department of Dermatology, University of Pernambuco – UPE, Recife, PE, Brazil

    Emmanuel Rodrigues de França & Gustavo S. M. de Carvalho

  2. Department of Dermatology, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil

    Alzinira S. Herênio Neta

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  2. Clínicas Hospital of São Paulo of the University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

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de França, E.R., Herênio Neta, A.S., de Carvalho, G.S.M. (2018). CO2 Laser for Other Indications. In: Issa, M., Tamura, B. (eds) Lasers, Lights and Other Technologies. Clinical Approaches and Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16799-2_14

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