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| Year : 2009 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 72-80 |
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Carbon dioxide laser guidelines
DS Krupa Shankar, M Chakravarthi, Rachana Shilpakar
Department of Dermatology, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Correspondence Address:
M Chakravarthi
Department of Dermatology, Manipal Hospital, 98 Rustom Bagh, HAL Airport Road, Bangalore - 560 017, Karnataka
India
DOI: 10.4103/0974-2077.58519 PMID: 20808594
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The carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) laser is a versatile tool that has applications in ablative lasing and caters to the needs of routine dermatological practice as well as the aesthetic, cosmetic and rejuvenation segments. This article details the basics of the laser physics as applicable to the CO 2 laser and offers guidelines for use in many of the above indications. |
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