Histopathologic and Morphometric Evaluation of the Skin Abnormalities Induced by Erbium:YAG and Carbon Dioxide Lasers in 10 Patients

Abstract

The transumbilical breast augmentation procedure has proved to be highly effective and safe when performed properly, as outlined herein. In the author's opinion, the popularity of the procedure will continue to increase among both surgeons and patients. This article focuses on the steps necessary to maximize the continuing safety of the procedure. The three most critical points are that no sharp instruments are used, the surgeon's handling of the instrument prevents any long thrusts, and at no time does any instrument point toward the abdominal or thoracic cavity. These and numerous other safety tips are presented here.

Neocolagenização induzida pelo resurfacing com laser erbium:YAG isolado e associado a lifting cutâneo: estudo morfométrico comparativo em ratos

“…Atualmente, vários autores sugerem a escolha do laser de erbium:YAG para a aplicação sobre retalhos cutâneos faciais, pois esse aparelho apresenta menor dano térmico residual, com maior precisão da ablação, facilitando assim o controle de profundidade de ação e conseqüentemente da manutenção da integridade dos vasos sangüíneos subdérmicos, responsáveis, junto com o pedículo, pela nutrição da pele do retalho após as primeiras 24 horas (8,(12)(13)(14)16) . No estudo de Fulton, em que se realizou a combinação das duas técnicas (lifting e resurfacing), os resultados foram favoráveis.…”

Laser Surgery for Traumatic Incomplete Earlobe Clefts

“…CO 2 lasers have been shown to deepithelialize skin 7 and have been used to treat earlobe keloids 8 . Er:YAG laser has also been shown to deepithelialize skin 9 and leaves less residual thermal damage than CO 2 laser 10 …”

Laser Surgery for Traumatic Incomplete Earlobe Clefts

“…8 Er:YAG laser has also been shown to deepithelialize skin 9 and leaves less residual thermal damage than CO 2 laser. 10 An Er:YAG laser was successfully used in one case to correct an incomplete earlobe cleft. The lower border of the cleft was deepithelialized and sutured and the original perforation for an earring was left in place.…”