Preliminary observations on fractional ablative resurfacing devices: clinical impressions.

Photodamage and rhytids '" 'trFuted by man\, IC;~GruI,d non-laser modalities. Each is associated with a distinct efficacy and side-effect profile. Although traditional ablative CO2 laser resurfacing was widely considered the gold standard, the increased risk for pr longed wound h ali g, scarring, infection and pigmentary alteration purred the earc for better options. Ablative fractiona: laser I urfaci g, t. e e est category of resurfacing, may offer the potential for clinical efficacy without the attenda t ri k a s cia d ith tr di i a ablative resurfacing.