Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery

CME
Year
: 2009  |  Volume : 2  |  Issue : 2  |  Page : 72--80

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

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.


How to cite this article:
Krupa Shankar D S, Chakravarthi M, Shilpakar R. Carbon dioxide laser guidelines.J Cutan Aesthet Surg 2009;2:72-80


How to cite this URL:
Krupa Shankar D S, Chakravarthi M, Shilpakar R. Carbon dioxide laser guidelines. J Cutan Aesthet Surg [serial online] 2009 [cited 2013 May 20 ];2:72-80
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