- Laser facial skin resurfacing: discussion on erbium:YAG and CO2 lasers.
Laser facial skin resurfacing: discussion on erbium:YAG and CO2 lasers.
The Journal of otolaryngology (2000-05-20)
G N Marcells, D A Ellis
PMID10819104
ABSTRACT
There are two lasers for resurfacing. The erbium:YAG laser and the CO2 laser both have different physical and physiologic differences when striking the skin. Therefore, each laser gives a different result. This article reviews the use of the Sharplan Silktouch CO2 laser for 4 years and the erbium:YAG laser for 1 year. In the last year, we have performed 40 laser procedures with the erbium:YAG laser. Discussion ensues regarding the differences and similarities of the two lasers as well as the difficulties and complications.
MATERIALS
Product Number
Brand
Product Description
Erbium, rod, 100mm, diameter 6.35mm, cast, 99%
Erbium, foil, 25x25mm, thickness 0.125mm, as rolled, 99%
Erbium, rod, 50mm, diameter 10.0mm, cast, 99%
Erbium, foil, not light tested, 50x50mm, thickness 0.025mm, as rolled, 99%
Erbium, foil, 25x25mm, thickness 1.0mm, as rolled, 99%
Erbium, rod, 50mm, diameter 6.35mm, cast, 99%
Erbium, foil, 50x50mm, thickness 0.125mm, as rolled, 99%
Erbium, wire reel, 100mm, diameter 1.0mm, hard, 99.9%
Erbium, foil, 50x50mm, thickness 1.0mm, as rolled, 99%
Erbium, foil, not light tested, 25x25mm, thickness 0.005mm, as rolled, 99%
Erbium, rod, 50mm, diameter 2.0mm, cast, 99%
Erbium, rod, 100mm, diameter 10.0mm, cast, 99%