To compare the in vivo histologic effects of the carbon dioxide (CO2) and erbium:yttrium aluminum garnet (Er:YAG) lasers. To ascertain the effects of combining CO2 and Er:YAG laser modalities during a single treatment session.
Histologic analysis of the thermal effect on epidermal and dermal structures following treatment with the superpulsed CO2 laser and the erbium: YAG laser: an in vivo study.
Division of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, California 94305, USA. heartburn@california.com
