Fractional Resurfacing in the Asian Patient: Current State of the Art

    September 2016 in “ Lasers in Surgery and Medicine ”
    Heidi Wat, Douglas C. Wu, Henry H. Chan
    Studysummary In this review, the authors report that fractional resurfacing can be a safe and effective technique for treating scars and promoting photorejuvenation in Asian skin, though it requires cautious use to minimize risks like post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and rebound melasma.
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