Influence of tissue desiccation on critical temperature for thermal damage during Er:YAG laser skin treatments

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Authors

Matjaž Lukač · University of Ljubljana

Jure Košir · University of Ljubljana

Tilen Žel · Fotona (Slovenia)

Marko Kažič · Fotona (Slovenia)

Dominik Šavli · University of Ljubljana

Matija Jezeršek · University of Ljubljana

Abstract

Our study indicates that tissue desiccation may play a more important role than expected for soft-tissue procedures. It is proposed that its effect may be alleviated by hydrating the skin before Er:YAG treatments.

Topics & Keywords

Dermatologic Treatments and Research Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine Laser Material Processing Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine

Volume 56, Issue 1, pp. 107-118

DOI: 10.1002/lsm.23739

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