II. Indications

  1. Tattoos
  2. Acne scars and Wrinkles
  3. Scars
  4. Stretch marks
  5. Warts
  6. Laser Hair Reduction
  7. Laser Photorejuvenation
    1. Vascular lesions
      1. Port wine stain
      2. Hemangioma
      3. Telangiectasia
    2. Pigmented lesions
      1. Cafe-au-lait
      2. Senile Lentigines
      3. Nevi

III. Advantages

  1. High cure rate

IV. Disadvantages

  1. Slow healing
  2. Risk of painful scars
  3. Special equipment and Training
  4. Very Expensive!

V. Precautions

  1. Use tight fitting mask and smoke evacuation equipment
    1. Prevents laryngeal Human papilloma virus

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